“The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.”
Camille Pissarro
“Accepting an award is like walking a tightrope. You need to begracious, grateful, and humble -- but not so humble orself-deprecating that the audience thinks you are trivializingthe honour. The warm glow of the occasion can suddenly turnchilly or sour with a few ill-chosen words.”
Patricia Fripp
“The humbling part for me is going to be some kid or some fan that in years to come walks into Texas Stadium and sees my name and that will bring up an emotion or memory of something I achieved on the field, ... That's the humbling part of it, and to be alongside some of the great names in the history of this franchise. It means a lot.”
Troy Aikman
“He's so, so humble and really he does walk in the footsteps of St. Francis. This is a wonderful testament to the people of Boston and Fall River. Cardinal O'Malley is really a great leader even though people don't always see that.”
Rev. Rodney Thibault
“In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving”
William Arthur Ward
“"Pooh," said Rabbit kindly, "you haven't any brain." "I know," said Pooh humbly.”
Winnie the Pooh