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Quotes tagged #Humility

A Small Field, Fully Given Heart
At its core, Thubten Chodron’s quote overturns the common belief that worth depends on scale. The image of a “very small field” suggests a life of modest responsibilities, limited influence, or quiet service.
Created on: 6/18/2026

How Humility Helps Work Truly Get Done
Benjamin Jowett’s remark points to a simple but demanding truth: progress often depends on people who care more about results than recognition. In that sense, the quote praises a form of humility that keeps attention fix...
Created on: 6/6/2026

The Artist as a Humble Creative Channel
Mondrian’s statement begins by stripping away the romantic myth of the artist as an all-powerful genius. Instead, he places humility at the center of creation, suggesting that the artist does not dominate inspiration but...
Created on: 6/5/2026

The Rare Generosity of True Friendship
At first glance, Doug Larson’s line sounds like a joke, yet its humor conceals a sharp truth about human relationships. Most people can sympathize with failure because it costs them nothing; success, however, can stir co...
Created on: 5/20/2026

Why Small Disciplines Quietly Prepare Great Work
At first glance, Andy Crouch’s line seems almost dismissive of discipline, describing it as small, unnoticed, and unworthy of applause. Yet that is precisely his point: disciplines matter because they usually begin in ob...
Created on: 5/13/2026

The Mind’s First Illusion of Omnipotence
Bernanos begins with a severe but revealing claim: the mind’s earliest mistake is believing in its own unlimited power. In other words, intelligence easily slips from confidence into arrogance, mistaking analytical abili...
Created on: 5/10/2026

Getting It Right Beyond Being Right
Anne Sullivan’s remark begins with a quiet but radical act of humility. By saying she is not here to be right, she separates personal ego from the larger pursuit of truth, suggesting that correctness is less important th...
Created on: 5/9/2026