Humble Heart: 85 Must-Read Humility Quotes for Daily Inspiration

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1. “To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others’ stories.

– Sarah Kay

Sarah Kay Quote: “To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others' stories.”

2. “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.

– Henri Frederic Amiel

Henri Frederic Amiel Quote: “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.”

3. “Great leaders don’t need to act tough. Their confidence and humility serve to underscore their toughness.

– Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek Quote: “Great leaders don't need to act tough. Their confidence and humility serve to underscore their toughness.”

4. “Real genius is nothing else but the supernatural virtue of humility in the domain of thought.

– Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton Quote: “Real genius is nothing else but the supernatural virtue of humility in the domain of thought.”

5. “True humility is being able to accept criticisms as graciously as we accept compliments.

– Sabrina Newby

Sabrina Newby Quote: “True humility is being able to accept criticisms as graciously as we accept compliments.”

6. “Humility opens the door of opportunity.

– Lysa TerKeurst

Lysa TerKeurst Quote: “Humility opens the door of opportunity.”

7. “The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

– Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton Quote: “The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.”

8. “Uncertainty is a sign of humility, and humility is just the ability or the willingness to learn.

– Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen Quote: “Uncertainty is a sign of humility, and humility is just the ability or the willingness to learn.”

9. “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others.

– Rick Warren

Rick Warren Quote: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others.”

10. “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.

– Rick Warren

Rick Warren Quote: “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.”

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

– Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine Quote: “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.”

12. “Whenever I’m around some who is modest, I think, ‘Run like hell and all of fire.’ You don’t want modesty, you want humility.

– Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou Quote: “Whenever I’m around some who is modest, I think, ‘Run like hell and all of fire.’ You don’t want modesty, you want humility.”

13. “Humility is not a weak trait, but a trait of the strong, the humble don’t act superior towards others because they know their own worth.

– Maria V. Snyder

Maria V. Snyder Quote: “Humility is not a weak trait, but a trait of the strong, the humble don’t act superior towards others because they know their own worth.”

14. “Humility is like underwear; essential, but indecent if it shows.

– Helen Nielsen

Helen Nielsen Quote: “Humility is like underwear; essential, but indecent if it shows.”

15. “Sports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they’ve taught me; camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences.

– Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant Quote: “Sports are such a great teacher. I think of everything they’ve taught me; camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences.”

16. “The world tells us to seek success, power and money; God tells us to seek humility, service and love.

– Pope Francis

Pope Francis Quote: “The world tells us to seek success, power and money; God tells us to seek humility, service and love.”

17. “True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us.

– Tryon Edwards

Tryon Edwards Quote: “True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us.”

18. “Honesty is grounded in humility and indeed in humiliation, and in admitting exactly where we are powerless.

– David Whyte

David Whyte Quote: “Honesty is grounded in humility and indeed in humiliation, and in admitting exactly where we are powerless.”

19. “Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.

– Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine Quote: “Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.”

20. “Love begets courage, moderation creates abundance and humility generates power

– B.K.S. Iyengar

B.K.S. Iyengar Quote: “Love begets courage, moderation creates abundance and humility generates power”

21. “Humility, I have learned, must never be confused with meekness. Humility is being open to the ideas of others.

– Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek Quote: “Humility, I have learned, must never be confused with meekness. Humility is being open to the ideas of others.”

22. “Humility is not denying your strengths, humility is being honest about your weaknesses.

– Rick Warren

Rick Warren Quote: “Humility is not denying your strengths, humility is being honest about your weaknesses.”

23. “Humility forms the basis of honor, just as the low ground forms the foundation of a high elevation.

– Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee Quote: “Humility forms the basis of honor, just as the low ground forms the foundation of a high elevation.”

24. “Where there is humility, there is more success, and lasting success.

– Patrick Lencioni

Patrick Lencioni Quote: “Where there is humility, there is more success, and lasting success.”

25. “All streams flow to the ocean because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.

Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quote: “All streams flow to the ocean because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.”

26. “Perfection is impossible without humility. Why should I strive for perfection, if I am already good enough?

– Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy Quote: “Perfection is impossible without humility. Why should I strive for perfection, if I am already good enough?”

27. “Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.

– Ezra Taft Benson

Ezra Taft Benson Quote: “Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.”

28. “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.

– Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton Quote: “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.”

29. “The tree laden with fruits always bends low. If you wish to be great, be lowly and meek.

– Ramakrishna

Ramakrishna Quote: “The tree laden with fruits always bends low. If you wish to be great, be lowly and meek.”

30. “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

– John Wooden

John Wooden Quote: “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”

31. “He that is down needs fear no fall. He that is low, no pride; He that is humble, ever shall have God to be his Guide.

– John Bunyan

John Bunyan Quote: “He that is down needs fear no fall. He that is low, no pride; He that is humble, ever shall have God to be his Guide.”

32. “Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.

– Nisargadatta Maharaj

Nisargadatta Maharaj Quote: “Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.”

33. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, in humility consider others better than yourselves.

– Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 Quote: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, in humility consider others better than yourselves.”

34. “In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote: “In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.”

35. “Learning something means coming into contact with a world of which you know nothing. In order to learn, you must be humble.

– Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho Quote: “Learning something means coming into contact with a world of which you know nothing. In order to learn, you must be humble.”

36. “A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.

– James E. Faust

James E. Faust Quote: “A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.”

37. “There are moments when, whatever the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.

– Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo Quote: “There are moments when, whatever the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.”

38. “I am more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world.

– Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Quote: “I am more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world.”

39. “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.

– Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan Quote: “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.”

40. “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.

– Helen Keller

Helen Keller Quote: “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.”

41. “A true genius admits that he/she knows nothing.

– Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein Quote: “A true genius admits that he/she knows nothing.”

42. “It’s far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.

– Judith Martin

Judith Martin Quote: “It’s far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.”

43. “If you want to make a difference and leave your world a better place, let others know how important they are as you put their needs above yours.

– Jaren L. Davis

Jaren L. Davis Quote: “If you want to make a difference and leave your world a better place, let others know how important they are as you put their needs above yours.”

44. “Moses spent forty years thinking he was somebody; forty years learning he was nobody; and forty years discovering what God can do with a nobody.

– D.L. Moody

D.L. Moody Quote: “Moses spent forty years thinking he was somebody; forty years learning he was nobody; and forty years discovering what God can do with a nobody.”

45. “Do not allow your heart to take pleasure with the praises of people, nor be saddened by their condemnation.

– Al-Ghazali

Al-Ghazali Quote: “Do not allow your heart to take pleasure with the praises of people, nor be saddened by their condemnation.”

46. “To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.

– Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin Quote: “To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.”

47. “To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go, for just letting it go is what makes it stay.

Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quote: “To bear and not to own; to act and not lay claim; to do the work and let it go, for just letting it go is what makes it stay.”

48. “You will never glory in God till first of all God has killed your glorying in yourself.

– Charles H. Spurgeon

Charles H. Spurgeon Quote: “You will never glory in God till first of all God has killed your glorying in yourself.”

49. “If any man thinks ill of you, do not be angry with him, for you are worse than he thinks you to be.

– Charles H. Spurgeon

Charles H. Spurgeon Quote: “If any man thinks ill of you, do not be angry with him, for you are worse than he thinks you to be.”

50. “If you’re not humble, life will visit humbleness upon you.

– Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson Quote: “If you're not humble, life will visit humbleness upon you.”

51. “The Conductor doesn’t make a sound. The Conductor’s power depends on his ability to make other people powerful.

– Ben Zander

Ben Zander Quote: “The Conductor doesn’t make a sound. The Conductor’s power depends on his ability to make other people powerful.”

52. “On the highest throne in the world, we still sit only on our own bottom.

– Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne Quote: “On the highest throne in the world, we still sit only on our own bottom.”

53. “You are in a partnership with all other human beings, not a contest to be judged better than some and worse than others.

– Wayne W. Dyer

Wayne W. Dyer Quote: “You are in a partnership with all other human beings, not a contest to be judged better than some and worse than others.”

54. “The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

– Winston S. Churchill

Winston S. Churchill Quote: “The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.”

55. “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.

– Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro Quote: “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.”

56. “When science discovers the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it.

– Bernard Baily

Bernard Baily Quote: “When science discovers the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it.”

57. “If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are

– Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa Quote: “If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are”

58. “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.

– Criss Jami

Criss Jami Quote: “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.”

59. “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.

– Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway Quote: “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”

60. “The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have

– Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Vincent Peale Quote: “The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have”

61. “Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

– William Cowper

William Cowper Quote: “Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.”

62. “Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.

– H. Jackson Brown Jr.

H. Jackson Brown Jr. Quote: “Every person that you meet knows something you don't; learn from them.”

63. “One must be as humble as the dust before he can discover truth.

– Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi Quote: “One must be as humble as the dust before he can discover truth.”

64. “Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.

– John Madden

John Madden Quote: “Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.”

65. “Everyone who wills can hear the inner voice. It is within everyone.

– Mohandas Gandhi

Mohandas Gandhi Quote: “Everyone who wills can hear the inner voice. It is within everyone.”

66. “Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.

– Barry Switzer

Barry Switzer Quote: “Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.”

67. “Modesty is the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.

– Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford Quote: “Modesty is the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it.”

68. “The man who thinks he can live without others is mistaken; the one who thinks others can’t live without him is even more deluded.

– Hasidic Saying

Hasidic Saying Quote: “The man who thinks he can live without others is mistaken; the one who thinks others can’t live without him is even more deluded.”

69. “Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new.

– Og Mandino

Og Mandino Quote: “Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new.”

70. “The sufficiency of my merit is to know that my merit is not sufficient.

– Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine Quote: “The sufficiency of my merit is to know that my merit is not sufficient.”

71. “Humility is the most difficult of all virtues to achieve; nothing dies harder than the desire to think well of self.

– T. S. Eliot

T. S. Eliot Quote: “Humility is the most difficult of all virtues to achieve; nothing dies harder than the desire to think well of self.”

72. “I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.

– George Hickenlooper

George Hickenlooper Quote: “I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.”

73. “We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility

– Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore Quote: “We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility”

74. “A sarcastic person has a superiority complex that can be cured only by the honesty of humility.

– Lawrence G. Lovasik

Lawrence G. Lovasik Quote: “A sarcastic person has a superiority complex that can be cured only by the honesty of humility.”

75. “The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.

– Charles Caleb Colton

Charles Caleb Colton Quote: “The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.”

76. “It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

– Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi Quote: “It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”

77. “Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.

– Alice Walker

Alice Walker Quote: “Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.”

78. “Only a person who has passed through the gate of humility can ascend to the heights of the spirit.

– Rudolf Steiner

Rudolf Steiner Quote: “Only a person who has passed through the gate of humility can ascend to the heights of the spirit.”

79. “Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.

– Joyce Meyer

Joyce Meyer Quote: “Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.”

80. “The four sayings that lead to wisdom are; ‘I was wrong,’ ‘I’m sorry,’ ‘I don’t know’ and ‘I need help.’

– Louise Penny

Louise Penny Quote: “The four sayings that lead to wisdom are; ‘I was wrong,’ ‘I’m sorry,’ ‘I don’t know’ and ‘I need help.’”

81. “Ego kills knowledge, as knowledge requires learning, and learning requires humility.

– Rolsey

Rolsey Quote: “Ego kills knowledge, as knowledge requires learning, and learning requires humility.”

82. “Accomplish but do not boast, accomplish without show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish without forcing.

Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu Quote: “Accomplish but do not boast, accomplish without show, accomplish without arrogance, accomplish without grabbing, accomplish without forcing.”

83. “It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.

– Andrew J. Holmes

Andrew J. Holmes Quote: “It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.”

84. “If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it’s the restaurant business.

– Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain Quote: “If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it’s the restaurant business.”

85. “The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize.

– Robert Hughes

Robert Hughes Quote: “The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize.”
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