humility Quotes

The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others.

The desire to seem clever often keeps us from being so.

It is a great act of cleverness to be able to conceal one's being clever.

People that are conceited of their own merit take pride in being unfortunate, that themselves and others may think them considerable enough to be the envy and the mark of fortune.

There is no better proof of a man's being truly good than his desiring to be constantly under the observation of good men.

Timidity is a fault for which it is dangerous to reprove persons whom we wish to correct of it.

Every one speaks well of his own heart, but no one dares speak well of his own mind.

Some people displease with merit, and others' very faults and defects are pleasing.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.