humility Quotes

There is in general good reason to suppose that in several respects the gods could all benefit from instruction by us human beings. We humans are - more humane.

In praise there is more obtrusiveness than in blame.

What is great in man is that he is a bridge and not a goal.

Whenever I climb I am followed by a dog called 'Ego'.

A friend should be a master at guessing and keeping still: you must not want to see everything.

The abdomen is the reason why man does not readily take himself to be a god.

I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.

I sometimes think that God in creating man somewhat overestimated his ability.

Some are made modest by great praise, others insolent.

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.