The only humility that is really ours is not that which we try to show before God in prayer, but that which we carry with us in our daily conduct. Author: Andrew Murray |
We had long known the Lord without realizing that meekness and lowliness of heart should be the distinguishing feature of the disciple. Author: Andrew Murray |
If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humlilty. Author: Augustine |
Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation. Author: Augustine |
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. Author: Augustine |
Don't you believe that there is in man a deep so profound as to be hidden even to him in whom it is? Author: Augustine |
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Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance. Author: Augustine |
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. Author: Augustine |
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart. Author: Augustine |
It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment. - Bernard of Clairvaux Author: Assorted Authors |
It is the laden bough that hangs low, and the most fruitful Christian who is the most humble. - Author Unknown Author: Unknown Authors |
Many would be scantily clad if clothed in humility. - Author Unknown Author: Unknown Authors |