Quotes about Humility
My great idea is that we must forgive the Pope. First of all, he needs it more than anyone else. Besides, it is the only way of placing oneself above him.
- Albert Camus
A great man stands on God. A small man stands on a great man.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thus there will be three effects of nearness to Jesus humility, happiness, and holiness.
- Charles Spurgeon
The highest mental health is not liking myself but being joyfully interested in everything but myself.
- John Piper
The humblest praise most, while cranks & malcontents praise least. Praise almost seems to be inner health made audible
- CS Lewis
Resolved, to confess frankly to myself all that which I find in myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what concerns religion, also to confess the whole case to God, and implore needed help.
- Jonathan Edwards
It pleases our heavenly Father when we acknowledge and confess to Him our inability to run our own lives. That is what we are doing when we say, "Father, help me! I need You!"
- Joyce Meyer
The secret of every discord in Christian homes and communities and churches is that we seek our own way and our own glory.
- Alan Redpath
With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
- Arthur Schopenhauer
I sought neither preeminence, glory, nor riches; my honor was that Jesus Christ should reign.
- John Knox
Humility forms the basis of honor, just as the low ground forms the foundation of a high elevation.
- Bruce Lee
The highest honor in the church is not government but service.
- John Calvin