Keyword: Humility

Life is a long lesson in humility.

(1860 – 1937) Scottish author, dramatist (creator of Peter Pan)
Life

Our humility is what makes us great.

(1937 – 2014) American co-host of radio show “Car Talk”
Miscellaneous

Even on the most exalted throne in the world we are only sitting on our own bottom.

(1533 – 1592) French writer
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What can I say about Milton Berle that he already hasn't said himself?

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer
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The advantage of doing one's praising to oneself is that one can lay it on so thick and exactly in the right places.

(1835 – 1902) English composer, author & satirist
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The proud man can learn humility, but he will be proud of it.

(1913 – 1983) journalist & author
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If only I had a little humility, I would be perfect.

(1938 – ) American businessman & baseball team owner
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Humility is a good quality, but it can be overdone.

(1944 – ) Canadian-born British newspaper publisher & author
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Humility: The ability to act ashamed when you tell people how wonderful you are.

Definitions

I'm proud of my humility.

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I am no more humble than my talents require.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor
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Humility is no substitute for a good personality.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist
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In 1969 I published a small book on Humility; it was a pioneering work which has not, to my knowledge, been superseded.


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Don't try to teach men how to do anything in public; they can learn in private; in public they have to know.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer
Learning Men People

What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor
Intelligence

Of all the great qualities he had, and there were so many, there was one thing that set him apart from everybody else; he really thought I was funny.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer
Characteristics Self