I have collected a string of pearls on the topic of humility. If you linger a moment or two with each one, I think you might find truth that resonates. I know that was the case for me. I won’t add any commentary, but will let each pearl speak for itself.
- Pride is the illusion of separation. Humility is the realization of unity. – Caleb Parazette
- He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes. But he who never asks a question is a fool forever. – Chinese proverb
- Every animal knows more than you know. – Native American proverb
- The truest way to be deceived is to think oneself more knowing than others. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld
- At the feast of the ego everyone leaves hungry. – Chinese proverb
- Nothing is more dangerous than the combination of ignorance and enthusiasm. – Author unknown
- One who asks never loses his way. – Yoruba (Nigeria) proverb
- A wise man never knows all; only a fool knows everything. – African proverb
- While you think you’re green you will grow. When you think you’re ripe you’ll grow rotten. – Ray Kroc
- There’s a thin line between confidence and arrogance. It’s called humility. Confidence smiles. Arrogance smirks. – Author unknown
- Before you improve the world – look around your own house three times. – Chinese proverb
- An intelligent person who sees weakness in another will correct the weakness in himself. – Zen saying
- Always remember you’re unique just like everyone else. – Margaret Mead
- To profit from good advice takes more wisdom than to give it. – Wilson Mizner
- Having meditated on love and compassion, I forgot the difference between myself and others. – Jetsun Milarepa
Just a thought…
Pat
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