#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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...