I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.

The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.

Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be the deeper must be its foundation.

I still have a spiritual base and a spiritual foundation. And my conversation with God is very open-ended. I pray for humility honestly because it's very easy to be caught up in this world.

Assuredly Loving Souls you should go to God with all humility and respect humbling yourselves in His presence especially when you remember your past ingratitude and sins.

If thou desire the love of God and man be humble for the proud heart as it loves none but itself is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue nor strength nor reason can prevail.

There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder.

Mysticism and exaggeration go together. A mystic must not fear ridicule if he is to push all the way to the limits of humility or the limits of delight.

Humility is a great quality of leadership which derives respect and not just fear or hatred.

There is greatness in the fear of God contentment in faith of God and honour in humility.

Religion in its humility restores man to his only dignity the courage to live by grace.

Traits like humility courage and empathy are easily overlooked - but it's immensely important to find them in your closest relationships.

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage disappointment with cheerfulness and trial with humility.

Personally I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.

Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change.

Fairest and best adorned is she Whose clothing is humility.

'Thank you' is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude humility understanding.