Quotes about Humility
Small service is true service while it lasts:Of humblest friends, bright creature! scorn not one:The daisy, by the shadow that it casts,Protects the lingering dewdrop from the sun.
— William Wordsworth
The Flower that smells the sweetest is Shy and Lowly.
— William Wordsworth
For I am a bear of very little brain, and big words bother me.
— Winnie the Pooh
We are all worms, but I do believe I am a glowworm.
— Winston Churchill
I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.
— Winston Churchill
No man has ever risen to the real stature of spiritual manhood until he has found that it is finer to serve somebody else than it is to serve himself.
— Woodrow Wilson
How can I live so that when someone sees me, they are pointed to Jesus? When I speak, is it the Messiah's truths they hear? How can I live that no power is seen to be mine, no authority, no crown, no glory. It all belongs to him. I am the willing, loving servant, providing hands, feet, voice, eyes, and ears for the Holy Spirit to use." "It is the challenge we all should accept," Alban said slowly. "Once again I am blessed by your words.
— Davis Bunn
Go into all the world and preach the gospel.' " Martha nodded slowly. "So the challenge is to do that without getting in the way of the message." Alban added, "He must increase. I must decrease".
— Davis Bunn
Father Break my heart for what breaks yoursGive me open hands and open doorsPut your light in my eyes and let me seeThat my own little world is not about me
— Matthew West
Never underestimate yourself when you do what is right. Never overestimate yourself when you do what is wrong.
— Roy Bennett
Humility is the beginning of true intelligence.
— John Calvin
Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
— St. Therese of Lisieux