Humble

Famous quotes containing the word humble:

“I have never worked for fame or praise, and shall not feel their loss as I otherwise would. I have never for a moment lost sight of the humble life I was born to, its small environments, and the consequently little right I had to expect much of myself, and shall have the less to censure, or upbraid myself with for the failures I must see myself make.”
—Clara Barton (1821–1912)

“Ourself will mingle with society
And play the humble host.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 14:11.