Quotes about Humility

Socrates' point is that there are only two kinds of people in this world: the wise, who know they are fools, and fools, who think they are wise. Wisdom

For Socrates, there are only two kinds of people: the wise, who know they are fools; and fools, who think they are wise. Similarly, for Christ and all the prophets, there are only two kinds of people: saints, who know they are sinners; and sinners, who think they are saints.

our ego is not God. In fact, it is often wrong, because it is fallen, foolish, and faithless.

Question the ways of the almighty God? To face God is to be humbled. With humility comes wisdom; with wisdom comes the strength to wait upon the Lord.

If Jesus had to suffer, why would we think ourselves exempt? After all, as He explained, "a disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master" (Matthew 10:24).

Your will, not mine, O Lord.

When we are asked to do something that inconveniences us, we are to take on a servant's attitude. Servanthood takes great strength, much greater strength than demanding our own way. And it is that strength which will cause people to notice something different in our lives (Mathew 5:41).

A critical person seldom recognizes his own shortcomings, only those of others (Matthew 7:3).

I have trouble admitting I'm wrong.

I don't think I'm better than anyone else.

I apologize when I'm wrong.

Less, less of self each day, And more, my God, of Thee!