humility Quotes

The man who occupies the first place seldom plays the principal part.

A flippant, frivolous man may ridicule others, may controvert them, scorn them; but he who has any respect for himself seems to have renounced the right of thinking meanly of others.

If you modestly enjoy your fame you are not unworthy to rank with the holy.

A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.

The little man is still a man.

It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself.

I do not know myself, and God forbid that I should.

The learning and knowledge that we have, is, at the most, but little compared with that of which we are ignorant.

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.

I can't pretend that I'm brave and that I can beat the whole world.