Quotes about humility

"The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do."

Ruskin, John on humility
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"The proud man counts his newspaper clippings, the humble man his blessings."

Sheen, Fulton John on humility
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"Those who are believed to be most abject and humble are usually most ambitious and envious."

Spinoza, Baruch (Benedict de) on humility   

"We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility."

Tagore, Rabindranath on humility
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"Humility like the darkness, reveals the heavenly lights."

Thoreau, Henry David on humility
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"When we become aware of our humility, we've lost it."

Unknown, Source on humility
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"If you are right, take the humble side -- you will help the other fellow. If you are wrong, take the humble side -- and you will help yourself."

Unknown, Source on humility
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"Humility is the ladder to divine understanding."

Unknown, Source on humility
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"Be it ever so humble, there's no opinion like one's own."

Unknown, Source on humility   

"Humility has no home in celebrity. Be humble in your direct dealings with people, but unafraid to trumpet your greatness to the public."

Nkrumah Farrar on humility   

"Humility is the solid foundation of all the virtues."

Confucius on humility
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"Pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source. True humility is the only antidote to shame."

General Iroh on humility
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"Humility without equality, leads to abuse of authority."

Trean, A. Brandon on humility