Quotes about Ego

Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Since it became great in height and set its top among the clouds, and it grew proud on account of its height,

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

I do not accept glory from men,

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.

Since many are boasting according to the flesh, I too will boast.

If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

At the heart of vulnerability lies the willingness of people to abandon their pride and their fear, to sacrifice their egos for the collective good of the team. While this can be a little threatening and uncomfortable at first, ultimately it becomes liberating for people who are tired of spending time and energy overthinking their actions and managing interpersonal politics at work.

Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.

Failure to hold one another accountable creates an environment where the fifth dysfunction can thrive. Inattention to results occurs when team members put their individual needs (such as ego, career development, or recognition) or even the needs of their divisions above the collective goals of the team.