67 Humble Quotes to Remind You of the Power of Humility

Humility

If you were really listening, Kendrick Lamar wrapped it all with 'Sit down, be humble.' Humility is a take that most people are finding misplaced because, in today's world, we are told to go out there and get whatever it is that we want.

It's all about 'you deserve it, 'never care what people say,' or 'put yourself first'. It's true that ideology is indeed effective in building self-esteem and self-worth.

However, the more this is being said, the more people are focusing more on themselves and getting lost in big egos, not caring about other people and their needs. And that's where humility goes out the window.

Humility is the exact opposite of pride and arrogance. It's that down-to-earth state of having a modest view of your importance. People with humility as a virtue are respectful towards others, and they treat them well without seeing themselves as better or superior.

Humility can go a long way and take you places. Just because you have this virtue does not mean you are weak and cannot speak up for yourself.

You can be humble and assertive when necessary without having to be rude, shouting, and getting aggressive. Being humble keeps you confident in your abilities and helps you work towards achieving your goals without giving room for overconfidence.

You are more mindful of others no matter your position, and you readily give a hand to someone in need. In contrast to egocentric people, humble people are more likable, reliable, and respected among circles. In the words of Mother Teresa, 'Humility is the highest virtue, the mother of them all.'

To help you feel more down-to-earth, we created this collection of humility quotes just for you!

Humility Quotes

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Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

I don't really think much of any songs I put out like I know... I think they're good, that's why I'm putting them out. But like I don't ever try to expect anything, so even with 'Caroline' or 'Red Mercedes,' I just put them out and hope for the best and people kind of gravitate towards them and I guess that's pretty cool and that's a blessing.

I don’t really think much of any songs I put out like I know… I think they’re good, that’s why I’m putting them out. But like I don’t ever try to expect anything, so even with ‘Caroline’ or ‘Red Mercedes,’ I just put them out and hope for the best and people kind of gravitate towards them and I guess that’s pretty cool and that’s a blessing.

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf & tell it to be quiet.

It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a

Every providence is God’s will; whatever happens, meet God in it in humble worship. Every precept is God’s will; meet God in it with loving obedience. Every promise is God’s will; meet God in it with full trust. A life in the will of God is rest and strength and blessing. [. . .] The will of God must first live in us, if it is to be done by us.

Every providence is God’s will; whatever happens, meet God in it in humble worship. Every precept is God’s will; meet God in it with loving obedience. Every promise is God’s will; meet God in it with full trust. A life in the will of God is rest and strength and blessing. [. . .]

The will of God must first live in us, if it is to be done by us.

I feel a complete protection on my pilgrimage. God is my shield. There are no accidents in the Divine Plan nor does God leave us unattended. No one walks so safely as those who walk humbly and harmlessly with great love and great faith.

I feel a complete protection on my pilgrimage. God is my shield. There are no accidents in the Divine Plan nor does God leave us

Samantha Hobbs: Dominic Toretto, right? My dad said he kicked your ass once. Hobbs: Young lady, watch your mouth. Dom: Your dad's on heavy pain meds. I can understand if his history is a little hazy.

Samantha Hobbs: Dominic Toretto, right? My dad said he kicked your ass once.
Hobbs: Young lady, watch your mouth.
Dom: Your dad’s on heavy pain meds. I can understand if his history is a little hazy.

His priority did not seem to be to teach them what he knew, but rather to impress upon them that nothing, not even... knowledge, was foolproof.

His priority did not seem to be to teach them what he knew, but rather to impress upon them that nothing, not even… knowledge, was foolproof.

My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.

My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.

Tohru Honda: Excuse me. Are you... Akito? Akito Sohma: Yes, I am... Miss Tohru Honda. Tohru Honda: Uh, pleased to meet you. Akito Sohma: You're very polite. I'm glad. You seem to be a good person. And not only that, you're extremely cute. Tohru Honda: Oh no, not really! Akito Sohma: So, you're modest, too. I mean it. You really are cute. I'm sorry I didn't say hello when I saw you at the main house. I tend to be rather shy around strangers. I hope you're not angry. Tohru Honda: Oh no! Not at all! Akito Sohma: Well, that's good. I should introduce myself properly. I'm Akito, head of the Sohma family. I'm pleased to meet you. Tohru Honda: No, no! The pleasure's all mine, really! Akito Sohma: I do hope you and I can be friends from now on... just as you are with Yuki and Kyo.

Tohru Honda: Excuse me. Are you… Akito?
Akito Sohma: Yes, I am… Miss Tohru Honda.
Tohru Honda: Uh, pleased to meet you.
Akito Sohma: You’re very polite. I’m

Be grateful for the hardships you face. You become wiser and humbler as a result. Please don’t succumb to their pressure. Don’t let yourself be molded by others.

Be grateful for the hardships you face. You become wiser and humbler as a result. Please don’t succumb to their pressure. Don’t let yourself be molded by others.

If we are out of step with the priorities of real life and feel lost in the anarchy of our feelings, we must assert our humbleness and assume we need the shine of a guiding lighthouse in our emotional odyssey.

If we are out of step with the priorities of real life and feel lost in the anarchy of our feelings, we must assert our humbleness and assume we need the shine of a guiding lighthouse in our emotional odyssey.

But if the Bible and human history have taught us anything, it’s that God has a habit of achieving great things through small, humble and outwardly unimpressive means.

But if the Bible and human history have taught us anything, it’s that God has a habit of achieving great things through small, humble and outwardly unimpressive means.

The wind cannot overturn a mountain. Temptation cannot touch the man Who is awake, strong, and humble, Who masters himself and minds the law.

The wind cannot overturn a mountain. Temptation cannot touch the man Who is awake, strong, and humble, Who masters himself and minds the law.

I'm so rude. 'If you have trouble with anything...' I don't deserve to have anyone say that to me! 'When you need help, ask for help!' If I asked for help, I would just be...spoiled. Because I haven't done anything yet. I haven't done a single thing. By myself... or starting with myself...I've always just gone with the flow.

I’m so rude.

‘If you have trouble with anything…’

I don’t deserve to have anyone say that to me!

‘When you need help, ask for help!’

If I asked for help, I would just be…spoiled. Because I haven’t done anything yet. I haven’t done a single thing. By myself… or starting with myself…I’ve always just gone with the flow.

Sometimes I wish things were different. But then I realize, this is how God wants it. He has it under control. Who am I to tell God what to do?

Sometimes I wish things were different. But then I realize, this is how God wants it. He has it under control. Who am I to tell God what to do?

Sleep is a daily reminder from God that we are not God. Once a day God sends us to bed like patients with a sickness. The sickness is a chronic tendency to think we are in control and that our work is indispensable. To cure us of this disease God turns us into helpless sacks of sand once a day.

Sleep is a daily reminder from God that we are not God. Once a day God sends us to bed like patients with a sickness. The sickness is a chronic tendency to think we are in control and that our work is indispensable. To cure us of this disease God turns us into helpless sacks of sand once a day.

Good Morning! A kind gesture earns you happiness that lasts a long time. So, friend, I hope you can be kind and humble towards everyone today!

Good Morning! A kind gesture earns you happiness that lasts a long time. So, friend, I hope you can be kind and humble towards everyone today!

It's elevating and humbling at the same time. Running along a beach at sunrise with no other footprints in the sand, you realize the vastness of creation, your own insignificant space in the plan, how tiny you really are, your own creatureliness and how much you owe to the supreme body, the God that brought all this beauty and harmony into being.

It’s elevating and humbling at the same time. Running along a beach at sunrise with no other footprints in the sand, you realize the vastness of creation, your own insignificant space in the plan, how tiny you really are, your own creatureliness and how much you owe to the supreme body, the God that brought all this beauty and harmony into being.

Be humble. Be teachable. The world is bigger than your view of the world. There’s always room for a new idea, a new step… a new beginning.

Be humble. Be teachable. The world is bigger than your view of the world. There’s always room for a new idea, a new step… a new beginning.

Thirteen virtues necessary for true success: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity. justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility.

Thirteen virtues necessary for true success: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity. justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility.

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

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

Reminds me of why I’m here in the first place. A quest is nothin’ if you got no one to brag about it to, will never reach the end if you’re only doing it for yourself. Me, I’m doing it for a girl I had to leave behind just to get this far. Now I gotta go a little further to get back to her. All I can do is hope that one day she’ll understand, and when that day comes, it’s not too late.

Reminds me of why I’m here in the first place. A quest is nothin’ if you got no one to brag about it to, will never reach the end if you’re only doing it for yourself. Me, I’m doing it for a girl I had to leave behind just to get this far. Now I gotta go a little further to get back to her. All I can do is hope that one day she’ll understand, and when that day comes, it’s not too late.

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