To lead the people, walk behind them.
The biggest challenge after success is shutting up about it.
Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
Mastery begins with humility.
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.
Blushing is the color of virtue.
No truly great person ever thought themselves so.
The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.
The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.
It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.
Humility, that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot.
Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.
We have to humble ourselves and the way you do that is by serving other people.
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
If I had any humility I would be perfect.
You have to know when to be arrogant. You have to when to be humble. You have to know when to be hard and you have to know when to be soft.
Humility's a real thing -- not just a fine name for laziness.
Humility is really important because it keeps you fresh and new.
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
The tyrant dies and his rule is over, the martyr dies and his rule begins.
I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.
Real genius is nothing else but the supernatural virtue of humility in the domain of thought.
Humility is attentive patience.
There are people who go clad in tunics and have nothing to do with furs, who nevertheless are lacking in humility. Surely humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.
Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.
Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
By bringing nature into our lives, we invite humility.
Humility is what makes teams great. I've preached it for a long period of time.
Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.
We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.
A great man is always willing to be little.
Endless effort, endless humility, endless modesty.
Beauty, to me, is kind, generous, and people that are humble.
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.
Humility is not a trait I often associate with America.
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.
I am a humble but very earnest seeker after truth.
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.
Traits like humility, courage, and empathy are easily overlooked -- but it's immensely important to find them in your closest relationships.
If we learn not humility, we learn nothing.
Without humility there can be no humanity.
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.
Life is a long lesson in humility.
Humble people ask for help.
Pride and vanity, the opposites of humility, can destroy our spiritual health as surely as a debilitating disease can destroy our physical health.
The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune.
I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.
The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.
True humility is contentment.
There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.
Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.
Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.
Longer Version:
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
Recognizing your talents doesn't mean believing they're limitless. Accepting your strengths doesn't lead to pride, but instead to humility; you're less likely to resent what others have if you understand your own bounty.
In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.
Talking much about oneself can also be a means to conceal oneself.
I feel coming on a strange disease -- humility.
With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings.
We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.
Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.
It's all about humanity, humility, and integrity.
Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
Join me in my quest for a greater understanding of our existence. Join me in my desire for a greater self. Join me as I seek the humility to love and understand my fellow man.
True love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility.
There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who think they are sinners and the sinners who think they are righteous.
A little humility never hurts.
Be modest, humble, simple. Control your anger.
But You never reject a repentant and humble heart.
Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.
My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.
No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.
