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"There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance."

Ray, John on beauty    Share


"Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others."

La Rochefoucauld, Francois De on humility
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"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. [Philippians 2:3]"

Bible on humility
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"Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility."

Augustine, St. on leadership
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"Many people believe that humility is the opposite of pride, when, in fact, it is a point of equilibrium. The opposite of pride is actually a lack of self esteem. A humble person is totally different from a person who cannot recognize and appreciate himself as part of this worlds marvels"

Bonder, Rabino Nilton on humility
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