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199 Humble Quotes To Stay Modest, Humble And Kind

December 31, 2020

These humble quotes can teach us a thing or two on the importance of being modest and the virtue of humility.

Nobody likes being around someone who’s self-centered, cocky and arrogant. Most of the time, they might seemed like they enjoyed your company, but behind your back, it’s going to be a whole other story. It’s sad to know that your ego may have caused others to mask away their honesty; becoming fake friends you probably cannot rely on for.

Instead, staying humble, modest and kind builds positive character. You will learn to listen to others more attentively, learning to empathize for others, becoming a better leader and overall, a better person. Becoming humble yourself makes you a more likeable person and indirectly, builds you a better and more trustworthy connection with the people around you.

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Of course, becoming humble may have it’s fair share of disadvantage. You may or may not be overlooked, and perhaps, your good side may be taken advantage of. Regardless, the practice of truly becoming humble and not appearing to be will require you to be the bigger person. Regardless of how others may deemed or treat you as, it is important that you continue to focus on the good side of things, continue loving yourself truly for the person you are and living your best life by helping others to becoming a better person.

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Action plan on how to use your favorite quotes effectively

Don’t just read through the quotes and not apply them. Here are actions plans on how you can take advantage of your favorite quotes effectively as a great reminder and inspiration for your daily empowerment.

Print it – Print your favorite quote onto paper and stick them up at obvious places around your house, like your bed frame, desk, dressing mirror, refrigerator or microwave.
Desktop or mobile wallpaper – Type or work out a simple design (use Canva.com to make designing effortless) for your desktop or mobile wallpaper. Change it from time to time for empowering variations.
Workplace / worktop – Frame your favorite quote up and place them so by your desk. Not only do you get inspired after each read, your colleagues might too.

Pocket-size cut outs – Compile a list of your favorite quotes in wallet-size fittings. Keep them in your wallet or at the back of your pocket wherever you go. That way, you get to read through them conveniently wherever you go.
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I hope these humble quotes will inspire you to continue being kind, humble and modest. Stay true. Stay grateful.

Be humble quotes to inspire the joy of being grateful

“I’ve changed for the better. I’m much more selfless and humble and you’re reminded about what life’s really about. You love your kid so much that you just want to be a brilliant role model for them. It cleans up your act a bit.” – Curtis Stone

“Those who nuts are cracked by benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble.” – Benneh Ozil Effah

“I’m humble ’cause I think many years ago people say, “Well, Alibaba’s terrible company”. And I know we were not that terrible. We’re pretty good; we’re better than people thought. But today, when people have a high expectation on you, and I start to worry and nervous because we are not good yet.” – Jack Ma

“My dad said, “Stay humble, and you gotta work harder than everybody else.” My mom said, “Always be yourself.” She always told me only God can judge me.” – Nate Robinson

“Humility: The most quietly profound professor in the university of Christian living.” – Evinda Lepins, A Cup of Hope for the Day: Coffee Hour with Chicklit Power

“Adversity sure does give you trouble, but it keeps you humble.” – Amit Kalantri

“The warrior who goes off to battle should not boast as the one who returns from it.” – Richard Paul Evans, Lost December

“Don’t worry about the pressure or the responsibility. Just live in it, have fun, and when everything seems to be going right, just stay humble and remember your family.” – Roman Reigns

“Find a victory in every defeat to remain hopeful and find a defeat in every victory to remain humble.” – Orrin Woodward

“The whole course of human history may depend on a change of heart in one solitary and even humble individual – for it is in the solitary mind and soul of the individual that the battle between good and evil is waged and ultimately won or lost.” – M. Scott Peck

“An arrogant man needs to humble himself as a boy, to be a gentleman.” – Anthony Liccione

“You desire that which exceeds my humble powers, but I trust in the compassion and mercy of the All-powerful God.” – Saint Stephen

“Control is not humble; control is arrogant.” – Bryant McGill, Voice of Reason

“It is only people who are lacking, or bad, or inferior, who have to be good at things. You have always been full and perfect, so you had nothing to make up for.” – T.H. White, The Once and Future King

“In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” – Galileo Galilei

“The presence of any humility in my life is purely and completely an evidence of God’s grace. From my perspective, I am not a humble man. I am a proud man pursuing humility by the grace of God.” – C. J. Mahaney

“Never look down on someone because God himself does not do so. No matter what defines the status, nationality or gender of a person, once God’s spirit is in him/her, he or she becomes a complete creature with complete potentials!” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes

“Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.” – Douglas MacArthur

“God will have humble people. Either we can choose to be humble, or we can be compelled to be humble.” – Ezra Taft Benson

Stay humble quotes to be reminded of everyday

“Being humble is to be felt, it’s not something that you show off.”

“The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.” – Condoleezza Rice

“Be humble and set the balls of your dreams rolling till God himself decides what next! As for “pride”, allow it to go as a lone ranger!” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes

“Humble is pride exhibited through humility.” – Uzoma Nnadi

“An old autumn bench is no different than a king’s throne for the humble man!” – Mehmet Murat ildan

“Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.” – Harvey Mackay

“Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.” – Livy

If I see the… Hulk Hogan or the Donald Trump, I break their back – make them humble.” – The Iron Sheik

“May we be faithful to observe our own lives, be humble enough to admit our sins, and resilient enough to let God realign us toward his purposes.” – Holly Sprink, Faith Postures: Cultivating Christian Mindfulness

“Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come – even if it came in a – living room – or to someone – with a humble living.” – Stefan Hell

“They may hail you like an Angel. They may claim you are the world’s prince of princes. They may lift you with praise many kilometers above sea level. They may say you are the best of the bests. ….But always remember “you are a human being” with flesh and blood.” – Israelmore Ayivor

“Humble yourself before the Lord and he will lift you high. People who are gentle, humble and able always have a great ending no matter how small and where obscured they have started!” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes
“Don’t be humble… you’re not that great.” – Golda Meir

“God removes the sin of the one who makes humble confession, and thereby the devil loses the sovereignty he had gained over the human heart.” – Saint Bernard
“I think gratitude is a big thing. It puts you in a place where you’re humble.” – Andra Day
“The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it is an exalted activity will have neither good plumbing nor good philosophy: neither its pipes nor its theories will hold water.” – John W. Gardner

“Dream big, but stay humble.” – Ziad K. Abdelnour, Economic Warfare: Secrets of Wealth Creation in the Age of Welfare Politics
“There is something really good to say about humility. Being confident and humble is a great combination, maybe the best of all!” – Ziad K. Abdelnour, Economic Warfare: Secrets of Wealth Creation in the Age of Welfare Politics
“And I hope that five years and 10 years from now, I’ll be a better man, a more mature man, a wiser man, a more humble man and a more spirited man to serve the good of my people and the good of humanity.” – Louis Farrakhan

More humble quotes and importance of humility

“A gazelle runs faster than us; cockroaches are remarkably tolerant of radiation; every being has some superiority; in remembering this, be very humble!” – Mehmet Murat ildan
“Just growing up and going through life and how tough life was for me and my family, I’m always going to stay humble.” – Giannis Antetokounmpo

“The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.” – Ezra Taft Benson
“Pride is a human nature and it’s good for people to be proud of themselves, achievements, etc. but too much of anything is not healthy. Humble is pride exhibited through humility, so be humble and prideful about being humble.” – Uzoma Nnadi
“The certificate that promotes a divine idea is humility. Period. Get yourself upgraded with the good news of humility every day! Sometimes, it’s hard to prove your humility in the face of people, but never forget that it is the only option for your divine promotion!” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes

“Being humble matters.” – Kevin Hart
“I want to stay humble, but I have to talk because the other guys talk too much, and… I understand the crazy power the UFC PR machine has.” – Khabib Nurmagomedov
“Every new self-discovery leads you to more wholeness, opens your heart, makes you humble, and a better person to serve and love others.” – Assegid Habtewold, The 9 Cardinal Building Blocks: For continued success in leadership

“Each life is unique. But for all, repentance will surely include passing through the portal of humble prayer. Our Father in Heaven can allow us to feel fully the conviction of our sins. He knows the depths of our remorse. He can then direct what we must do to qualify for forgiveness.” – Henry B. Eyring
“One crack on a mirror can ruin the beauty of it but most importantly, it ruins the reflection of the individual, by making it twisted, zigzag and ugly. Character is like a mirror. So build your character in such a way that it reflects all the good in others who follows you or treat you as an idol.”- Muhammad Imran Hasan
“To become a great player, you’ve got to show real dedication and commitment to football, and you’ve got to be very humble and hard-working. And, above all, you’ve got to fight to make your dreams come true.” – Sergio Ramos

“Conscious humility is the decision to live from our hearts.” – Molly Friedenfeld, The Book of Simple Human Truths
“I’m humble and got a brain.” – 21 Savage
“I think the sexiest thing about a woman is confidence, but confidence in a humble way, not in an arrogant way. Sense of humor is definitely important. And sunglasses always hide a multitude of sins. Sunglasses and a great pair of heels can turn most outfits around. “ – Victoria Beckham

“The most secretive news that can make you want to shake hands with great people is humility. Pride on the other way is a dream killer.” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes
“People with a sense of humor tend to be less egocentric and more realistic in their view of the world and more humble in moments of success and less defeated in times of travail.” – Bob Newhart
“You need not to love everyone, but you need to be polite with everyone, people will appreciate your politeness more than your love, because politeness is sweeter than love.” – Amit Kalantri

“If my efforts have led to greater success than usual, this is due, I believe, to the fact that during my wanderings in the field of medicine, I have strayed onto paths where the gold was still lying by the wayside. It takes a little luck to be able to distinguish gold from dross, but that is all.” – Robert Koch
“We have to humble ourselves and the way you do that is by serving other people.” – Tim Tebow

Being humble quotes to feel inspired

“Feeble is the character that bows to inflated ego, arrogance, and whines of affluent, whilst raising itself mercilessly on the humble and underprivileged.” – Aniruddha Sastikar
“Life entertains humble men by giving men with below average looks (intellect, knowledge, etc.) an above average self-esteem.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom.” – William Tecumseh Sherman

“We must heed the call of action and, with courageous steps and humble hearts, work against tyranny.” – Dana Loesch
“Before someone will get the guts to monitor your life, he must get the keyboard of humility. To be a humble person, is a priority in leadership!” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes
“A real decision makes one humble, one knows that it is at the mercy of more things that can be named.” – James Baldwin, Giovanni’s Room

“Nothing may stay the same but I guess one good thing that should remain still is the heart that always remembers to: stay strong and stay kind; stay lovely and stay nice; stay good and stay humble; stay true and stay honest. Just stay being the best of your heart could. But when that heart feels like giving up, give it a rest, pause for a while but never ever give up.” – Happy Positivity
““Do not try to be humble: learn humility.” – Idries Shah, Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way
“The humble ones are always learning and improving, and their secret is always that it’s a secret.”- Criss Jami, Killosophy

“I say that in the most humble way: I always knew that I could perform with the best of ’em and I could deliver with the best of ’em.” – Nipsey Hussle
“No construct on earth will stand, that does not stand for the least among them, as their advocate and humble servant.” – Bryant McGill, Voice of Reason
“The kind of people that all teams need are people who are humble, hungry, and smart: humble being little ego, focusing more on their teammates than on themselves. Hungry, meaning they have a strong work ethic, are determined to get things done, and contribute any way they can. Smart, meaning not intellectually smart but inner personally smart.” – Patrick Lencioni

““We are like the moon. The moon shines anyway, but it does not produce its own light. It reflects the light illuminated onto its surface by the Sun and is never proud to say “I am the source of light”. God shines through us, hence He deserves the glory; not us.” – Israelmore Ayivor

Remain humble quotes for success

“Strip the proud nobility of their bloated estates, reduce them to a level with plain republicans, send forth to labor, and teach their children to enter the workshops or handle the plow, and you will thus humble proud traitors.” – Thaddeus Stevens

“I come from a very humble background. My father had to work really hard to become an assistant director. For a large part of his youth, he worked in a mill and took up odd jobs to make ends meet. We lived in a small room and could only afford a meal a day.” – Dhanush
“Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.” – William Cowper
“Never wear pride as the jersey of your dreams. You will miss the goal and lose your dreams if you put on pride!” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes

“I feel like being true to yourself is always going to keep you humble; it’s always going to make you remember who you are.” – Lil Tjay
“Live a humble and gentle life.” – Lailah Gifty Akita
“The World has not evolved into what it is today to specifically meet my pleasures.” – Sammy Sutton

“People always tell you, ‘Be humble. Be humble.’ When was the last time someone told you to be amazing? Be great! Be great! Be awesome! Be awesome!” – Kanye West
“Indeed if they ever once saw the endless supply of eternal opportunities The Adversary offers them every temporal moment of day after day of their fuddled little lives, they would stagger at the sheer industry and prodigality of His efforts. Conversely, if they ever gained a glimpse of how their ordinary actions actually effect and shape things not only under time but without, the very vast weight of that would almost certainly end in their becoming humble.” – Geoffrey Wood
“Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.” – Jefferson Davis

“It keeps me humble just to know exactly where I came from and all the hard work I had to put in to be here. It feels good to reminisce about the past.” – Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
“We might not be equal in what we know but we are surely equal, in what we do not know.” – Pushkar Ganesh Vaidya
“The humble one is the better one.” – Lik Hock Yap

Stay humble quotes to overcome challenges in life

“Respond to critics with humility. Most people are experts in finding problems with whatever others do. That should not be a surprise to you.” – Israelmore Ayivor, Shaping the dream
“You’ve to close down your umbrella when you are under a canopy. Drop your pride; give praise to God!” – Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes

“Humility is the true key to success. Successful people lose their way at times. They often embrace and overindulge from the fruits of success. Humility halts this arrogance and self-indulging trap. Humble people share the credit and wealth, remaining focused and hungry to continue the journey of success.” – Rick Pitino
“Every new self-discovery leads you to more wholeness, opens your heart, makes you humble, and a better person to serve and love others.” – Assegid Habtewold, The 9 Cardinal Building Blocks: For continued success in leadership
“I keep a vivid memory of failure in my back pocket, so no matter how much I accomplish I stay grounded.” – Noel DeJesus

“Look. I know what I believe. It’s in my soul. But I constantly tell our people: you should be convinced of the authenticity of what you have, but you must also be humble enough to say that we don’t know everything. And since we don’t know everything, we must accept that another person may believe something else.” – Mitch Albom, Have a Little Faith: a True Story
“You don’t have to be a big name to do big things. Shine does not require recognition.” – T.F. Hodge, From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with “The Divine Presence”
“A truly humble apology works to part storm clouds, calm rough seas, and bring on the soft lights of dawn; it has the power to change a person’s world.” – Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year

“We’re gracious and we’re humble, and we play the game a certain way, whether we win or lose.” – Megan Rapinoe
“I’ll never forget where I’m from. It’s essential to remain humble and evolving.” – Freida Pinto
“When chasing success; Your greatest asset is not what you get from it but who you become because of it.” – Nikki Rowe

“The better we become, the higher we climb. The higher we climb, the bigger our ego. The bigger the ego, the harder it is for us to look at others the same way we did before as we can get so full of ourselves we lose our true self. Always be humble. Even if you’re good. Always.” – Lik Hock Yap Ivan
“Truth was never meant to make you comfortable, unless you stand in the middle of it with acceptance.” – Shannon L. Alder

More being humble quotes for life

“I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth; I came from really humble beginnings – the projects of New York City – and I worked my way to get to where I am.” – Adrienne Bailon
“You have to have a big vision and take very small steps to get there. You have to be humble as you execute but visionary and gigantic in terms of your aspiration. In the Internet industry, it’s not about grand innovation, it’s about a lot of little innovations: every day, every week, every month, making something a little bit better.” – Jason Calacanis
“To begin a reform, go not into the places of the great and rich; go rather to those whose cups of happiness are empty–to the poor and humble.” – Lew Wallace, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

“The hard part about one being tough yet meek is the illusion of being a punching bag.” – Criss Jami, Killosophy
“God’s promises are all on condition of humble obedience.” – Ellen G. White
“Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame or money travel to your head.” – A. R. Rahman

“Pain wears no mask .It makes man humble.” – Kishore Bansal
“Submission is not in the bowing of heads or knees but in the humbling of your whole being (spirit, soul and body)” – Ikechukwu Izuakor
“If you aren’t humble, whatever empathy you claim is false and probably results from some arrogance or the desire to control. But true empathy is rooted in humility and the understanding that there are many people with as much to contribute in life as you.” – Anand Mahindra

“The bottom line is that you can’t lead the person you can’t serve!” – Israelmore Ayivor, Leaders’ Watchwords
“The best route is to stay humble and stay true to yourself.” – Rich the Kid
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale

“Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.” – John Madden
“Put off the fire of pride and save your life from burning with flames of failure. Pride is the reason why many dreams only survive as ashes today. Learn the lesson; hung on to humility!” – Israelmore Ayivor, Daily Drive 365

Stay humble quotes for life’s motivation

“Success is not a good teacher, failure makes you humble.” – Shah Rukh Khan
“Attitude gives your work a good finishing beauty. You may be successful in what you do, but when you are not humble enough, nobody may get time to stop by to see what you have to show the world!” – Israelmore Ayivor, Leaders’ Watchwords
“Jehovah chose to do great things through me. I lay my life in total humility never to take the Glory that comes from doing His great work… It all belongs to Him” – Israelmore Ayivor, Daily Drive 365

“If you are smart, be simple. If you are powerful, be generous. If you are rich, be humble. If you want to be smart, be simple. If you want to be powerful, be generous. If you want to be rich be humble.” – Enock Maregesi
“The man on the rise must always show respect to the man on the decline.” – kamar brown
“The man had a smooth voice, like velvet. “I’m Detective Inspector Me. Unusual name, I know. My family was incredibly narcissistic. I’m lucky I escaped with any degree of humility at all, to be honest, but then I’ve always managed to exceed expectations.” – Derek Landy

“You can’t win without being patient. You know why? Success comes when you value time by using it profitably. It comes over time; delay is not denial!” – Israelmore Ayivor, Daily Drive 365
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” – Camille Pissarro
“If you’re a boss, and not a leader, your time is limited.” – T.F. Hodge, From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with “The Divine Presence”

“Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble.” – Yehuda Berg
“I am not proud that i know so much. I am humbled that there is so much to learn, and I haven’t been able to understand the little I have been privileged to know.” – Paul Bamikole
“Every teacher are once a student, Every professional are once an amateur, Every rich are once a poor, Every motorist are once a learner, Every friend are once a stranger, Every ex are once a lover, Every today are once a tomorrow, Every emigrate are once a citizen, Every dead are once alive, Every house are once a land, Every super star are once an upcoming, Every winner are once a dreamer and every start always have an end. Stay humble and Positive, after all life is vanity” – Goals Rider

Remain humble quotes and staying modest in life

“Success is mesmerizing, and blinding. Sometimes you need good old fashion failure to open your eyes.” – Noel DeJesus
“There is something in a tropical forest akin to the ocean in its effect on the mind. Man feels so completely his insignificance there and the vastness of nature.” – Henry Walter Bates

“I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.” – Paula Abdul
“Get rid of pride; it’ll only ride you to the wrong side of life. May God’s words guide your faith to abide in true humility. Kick off pride; embrace humility!” – Israelmore Ayivor, Dream Big!: See Your Bigger Picture!
“I have learned that the biggest stars and the greatest players are the most humble ones, the ones who respect people the most.” – Kylian Mbappe

“One may be humble out of pride.” – Michel de Montaigne
“A Simple act of Kindness can create endless Ripples” – Pushkar Saraf
“The life of Christ was a life of humble simplicity, yet how infinitely exalted was his mission. Christ is our example in all things.” – Ellen G. White

“I love my tribe, the Maasai are very good people and humble.” – David Rudisha
“Seek counsel; though we are all skilled and experienced in many ways, no one can experience all that life has to offer in the limited time we are given in this world.” – A.J. Darkholme, Rise of the Morningstar
“False humility is the pride of not being proud, real humility is without the consciousness that pride exists.” – Michael Bassey Johnson

“I hope that five years and ten years from now, I’ll be a better man, a more mature man, a wiser man, a more humble man and a more spirited man to serve the good of my people and the good of humanity.” – Louis Farrakhan
“My grandmother always told me that regardless of what the world gives you, stay humble. Stay strong in your beliefs, and be honest. And when you’re wrong, be a man and say you’re wrong. And be strong when you’re right.” – Charles Bradley

Read humble quotes and staying kind

“We all need to humble ourselves from time to time and expose ourselves to new perspectives and ideas, even those of the non-experts, or else our growth potential gets weighed down with the ignorance of ego and habit.” – A.J. Darkholme, Rise of the Morningstar
“I like people who are passionate, who have persevered, and who are clearly humble and not arrogant.” – Daniel Schwartz
“The amazing ones are, those that don’t know it!” – Anthony Liccione
I don’t believe a champion is the biggest, baddest, meanest dude in the world. I think the champion is like a warrior; it’s like the head knight or lead samurai: humble men of integrity, respect, and honor that treat people kindly.” – Jon Jones
“By being high, you become low and by being low, you become high. By being humble, you become high.” – Master Choa Kok Sui, Creative Transformation – The Golden Lotus Sutras on Spiritual Practice
“We’re quite volatile as individuals, but that doesn’t work exponentially when we are together. Relationships are about eating humble pie.” – Guy Ritchie
“Cockiness is a display of an empty lifestyle, humility is when you see yourself as a zero while others are making you their hero.” – Michael Bassey Johnson
“It’s normal that people have a distorted image of Cristiano because the press nowadays focus more on the issues off the pitch. But Cristiano is very professional. He is very focused on his football and he follows the timetable exactly. He is a humble man, despite all his surroundings. He doesn’t lose sight of the fact that he’s from Madeira.” – Pepe
“One piece of wisdom a writer quickly learns ~ typos keep you humble.” – E.A. Bucchianeri
“Love without humility results in the inclination to act as everyone’s parent, humility without love results in the need to be everyone’s child, and love with humility results in the desire to be a friend.” – Criss Jami, Healology
“Nothing can make you more humble than pain.” – Larry Flynt
“I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.” – George Hickenlooper
“I just want to be humble at all times.” – Mike Tyson

Always be humble quotes and stay grateful

“Be not proud of your intelligence. Be simple, wise, and humble.” – Debasish Mridha
“My husband John Lennon was a very special man. A man of humble origin, he brought light and hope to the whole world with his words and music.” – Yoko Ono
“Posting a brag, humble or otherwise, and then waiting for people to respond is the equivalent of having a conversation in which all you do is wait for your turn to speak.” – Meghan Daum
“If typos are God’s way of keeping a writer humble, plot holes certainly keep one on their knees.” – E.A. Bucchianeri
“We can choose to humble ourselves by conquering enmity toward our brothers and sisters, esteeming them as ourselves, and lifting them as high as or higher than we are.” – Ezra Taft Benson
“Every challenge makes us humble ourselves. We learn to know and depend on our Creator.” – Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!
“I pray for a humble spirit and a willing heart.” – Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!
“Be brave enough to be simple and humble.” – Debasish Mridha
“Don’t think you are irreplaceable, or the world will end when you are gone” – Bangambiki Habyarimana, The Great Pearl of Wisdom
“I think our family motto is to always work hard, be humble, kind, and thoughtful about others around us.” – Anwar Hadid
“Once there was a boy so meek and modest, he was awarded a Most Humble badge. The next day, it was taken away because he wore it. Here endeth the lesson.” – Nancy Gibbs
“It is possible to be confident and still practice humility. Be confident in the success of the teachable, sure in the power & grace of That which supports you.” – Russell Kyle
“Neither every rich person is noble nor miser. Neither every poor person is humble nor wicked.” – Salsabeel

More short humble quotes for life

“Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can humble ourselves without despair.” – Blaise Pascal
“The Old Testament teaches us that if we humble ourselves and pray, God will hear from heaven and heal our land. And the New Testament assures us that the fervent prayers of righteous men can make a difference.” – David Jeremiah
“In great humility, we find our strength.” – Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
“Simple is humble; complicated is conceited!” – Mehmet Murat ildan
“Leaders don’t give excessive vocal orders. They humbly involve people and together cooperate with them to make a change happen.” – Israelmore Ayivor, Leaders’ Ladder
“So much of how we act and what we do is based on humility or pride – that’s everything. And when you can humble yourself, you know, we are more like Christ when we can humble ourselves.” – Tim Tebow
“Problems come to our life not to give us pain, but to make us humble, kind, strong and fearless.” – Debasish Mridha
“It is just the start of your professional career and you have to handle it properly and realise that it is not always like that. There will be ups and downs. It is important that you keep humble, keep working hard and see it as the first step on a long journey.” – Hector Bellerin
“They are a family of cows—so humble and honest.” – Pawan Mishra, Coinman: An Untold Conspiracy
“Everything is a mystery, ourselves, and all things both simple and humble.” – Giorgio Morandi
“The true mystic is always both humble and compassionate, for she knows that she does not know.” – Richard Rohr
“It’s amazing how the biggest things in our lives – when we’re around the fireplace and talking about them when we’re older – the things that matter the most to us start off amazingly small and in a humble way.” – Frankie Ballard
“Yes, well, on stage I’m a different person, very aggressive, very tense. That’s not me because I’m humble and polite, unless someone is rude to me.” – Tricky

Best humble quotes and sayings

“What have I to prove, and to whom, and why? I’m keen enough to want nothing more than to live a simple, humble, unfettered life.” – Donna Lynn Hope
“Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grows. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.” – Henry Ward Beecher
“I feel like you gotta stay humble and keep working hard, never get complacent or satisfied.” – Derrick Henry
“I’m a simple man. Grew up in a small town. Came from humble beginnings. No silver spoon.” – Robin S. Sharma
“Leaders in the body of Christ must be humble and broken from the Lord’s hand to be truly useful in His kingdom.” – Greg Gordon
“We can’t expect listeners to Humble themselves and Glorify God, if what they are hearing begins with mocking others and ends with untamed judging of fellow beings.” – Santosh Thankachan
“At home I am a nice guy: but I don’t want the world to know. Humble people, I’ve found, don’t get very far.” – Muhammad Ali
“The true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your real height against some higher nature that will show you what the real smallness of your greatness is.” – Phillips Brooks
“The middle class were invented to give the poor hope; the poor, to make the rich feel special; the rich, to humble the middle class.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“I love you without knowing how, nor when, nor from where, I love you directly without problems or pride: I love you this way because I know no other way to love,”- Pablo Neruda, 100 Love Sonnets
“The landscape painter must walk in the fields with a humble mind. No arrogant man was ever permitted to see Nature in all her beauty.” – John Constable
“If economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level with dentists, that would be splendid.” – John Maynard Keynes
“Never forget your past for your future as one day your future will again be your past” – Mizan Chaudhury

Famous humble quotes to not forget in life

“She dreamed that night of chickweed, which was a strange thing to dream about. Chickweed is a low, weedy little plant, not very distinguished. No one writes poetry comparing their lovers to chickweed (or if they do, the poems are rarely well received).” – T. Kingfisher
“The student must be humbled to be trained by the teacher.” – Lailah Gifty Akita
“To worship means to go higher. If you join the one who has gone higher, you will go higher and if you speak ill of that person, you will fall down.” – Dada Bhagwan
“Remain humble but still let the haters know.” – Moosa Rahat
“I came from rather humble beginnings.” – Teresa Palmer
“I’m a very humble guy, but of course I think I’m dope.” – DJ Premier
“Stars shine so they can see the world, not so the world can see them.” – Matshona Dhliwayo
“Humble spirit leads to a noble character.” – Lailah Gifty Akita
“Think about it! God is all-knowing but you’re not His only child. You’re not His end all and be all. Ezra, you’re good, but you ain’t all that, sweetie.” – Love Belvin, Bonded with Ezra
“An arrogant man whose arrogance we see from his own behaviour is more tolerable than a humble man whose humility we hear of from his own mouth.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“Don’t suffocate your spirit for the lessons that were only passing through spring.” – Nikki Rowe
“Stay true in the dark and humble in the spotlight.” – Harold B. Lee

Which of these humble quotes inspired you to live life modestly?

We set out to becoming the best version of ourselves in live and to lead by positive example for others. Being humble, modest and kind is an elusive trait especially in a modern society we are living in today; where most of the time, many yearn to be in the spotlight.

In the end, being humble will shape you into becoming a better person; an individual whom despite all negativities in the world, sees the positive side of things through it all.

We hope you’ll be inspired by the list of humble quotes and sayings. Let us know which of the quotes about being humble inspired and motivated you the most.