#humility

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. ↗

— Kong Fu Zi

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There will be, I think, an attempt to grasp again the surprise and accidents of nature and a more intimate and sympathetic study of its moods, together with a renewed wonder and humility on the part of such as are still capable of these basic reactions. ↗

— Edward Hopper

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Mankind is like dogs, not gods - as long as you don't get mad they'll bite you - but stay mad and you'll never be bitten. Dogs don't respect humility and sorrow. ↗

— Jack Kerouac

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True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. ↗

— Rick Warren

#purpose

The greatest wisdom consists in knowing one's own follies. ↗

— Madeleine De Souvre Sable

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It's wonderful to be back. Back among the mountains that remind us of our vulnerability, our ultimate lack of control over the world we live in. Mountains that demand humility, and yield so much peace in return. ↗

— Alex Lowe

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It becomes us in humility to make our devout acknowledgments to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for the inestimable civil and religious blessings with which we are favored. ↗

— James K. Polk

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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them. ↗

— St. Francis de Sales

#men

Humility can weep over other men's weaknesses, and joy and rejoice over their graces. ↗

— Thomas Brooks

#men

When you wake up each morning with a burning passion to accomplish a goal, you've already won the day. ↗

— George Alexiou

#change #goals #happiness #humility #inspirational