#humility

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. ↗

— Saint Augustine

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There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder. ↗

— Alfred Austin

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Humility is to make a right estimate of one's self. ↗

— Charles Spurgeon

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The word majesty was now dropped; but, with the deepest respect and humility, I was addressed as the count. What could I do? I accepted the title, and from that moment I was known as Count Peter. ↗

— Adelbert von Chamisso

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Humility is considered an un-masculine quality. ↗

— David Duchovny

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Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends. ↗

— Dwight D. Eisenhower

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I don't have a set of tenets, but I live an ethical life. I practice a humility that presupposes there's a power greater than myself. And I always believe, don't inflict harm where it's not necessary. ↗

— Michael J. Fox

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A disease and its treatment can be a series of humiliations, a chisel for humility. ↗

— Laurel Lee

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Traits like humility, courage, and empathy are easily overlooked - but it's immensely important to find them in your closest relationships. ↗

— Laura Linney

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True love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility. ↗

— Bryant H. McGill

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