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Category Archives: humility
The higher our position the more modestly we should behave.
The higher our position the more modestly we should behave. – Cicero What does that mean? This was an interesting quote to source, as it had variant wording. And while attributed to Cicero, he claims it was said by King Philip of … Continue reading
Posted in action, attitude, humility, kindness, leadership, power
Tagged @thehrgoddess, Cicero, higher, modest, position
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We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is “good,” because it is good, if “bad” because it works in us patience, humility, and hope.
We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is “good,” because it is good, if “bad” because it works in us patience, humility, & hope. – C. S. Lewis What does that mean? This quote is a great … Continue reading
It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.
It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows. – Epictetus What does that mean? As is common with the limits on length on Twitter, the quote loses a little flavor from being shortened. The … Continue reading
It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.
It ain’t bragging if you can back it up. – Dizzy Dean What does that mean? As there is pride, there is also confidence. And with pride, there can be a good and useful version of confidence, as well as an … Continue reading
Posted in character, doing, humility, moderation, reflection, self improvement
Tagged @BaseballQuotes1, back, bragging, Dizzy Dean, you
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These individuals have riches just as we say that we “have a fever” when really the fever has us.
These individuals have riches just as we say that we “have a fever” when really the fever has us. – Seneca What does that mean? As frequently happens, the Twitter quote is just a tiny bit of the full quote. In … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, humility, judgement, moderation, self knowledge, wisdom
Tagged @stoicrevival, fever, individuals, riches, Seneca
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Talent is God given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.
Talent is God given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful. – John Wooden What does that mean? This is a caution against ego, from a coach who knew a few players who had one. It … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, gratitude, habits, humility, pride
Tagged @LV_Sports, Fame, grateful, humble, John Wooden, talent
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There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it. – Seneca What does that mean? The act of doing something nice for someone else, a good turn as it is described in the quote, … Continue reading
Give what you can, share what you have, and receive the love and kindness returned with a open heart, a smile and a kind word.
Give what you can, share what you have, and receive the love and kindness returned with a open heart, a smile and a kind word. – Mala Shah What does that mean? This appears to be an original quote from MDS, but … Continue reading
By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.
By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong. – Charles Wadsworth What does that mean? I can imagine this being said with a bit of a wry smile. … Continue reading
Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.
Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? When you meet someone, either a new person, or a person you have … Continue reading
Posted in caring, communication, friendship, humility, listening, observation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, positive, qualities, someone
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Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.
Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Kind of scathing, wouldn’t you say? I’m sure he wasn’t talking about us, specifically. Those other guys, yeah, that’s who … Continue reading
Posted in character, exceptionalism, honest, humility, perseverance, success
Tagged @Emery_Stone, fickle, general, mankind, Niccolò Machiavelli
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote reminds me to be wary of the boastful and the prideful. These people are not modest in their speech. Some … Continue reading
Posted in action, doing, exceptionalism, humility, leadership, success
Tagged @philoQuotes, action, Confucius, exceeds, superior
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There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? Humility, or the act of being humble, is about being modest, and is the antithesis of arrogance and pride. Acting in a humble manner … Continue reading
Posted in character, contribution, doing, emotion, humility, pride
Tagged @philo_quotes, arrogance, heart, humility, Saint Augustine
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