Quote by William Temple
Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other peo

Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself at all. – William Temple

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The best rules to form a young man, are, to talk little, to hear much, to reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust ones own opinions, and value others that deserve it. – William Temple

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You may keep your beauty and your health, unless you destroy them yourself, or discourage them to stay with you, by using them ill. – William Temple

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The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense, the third good humor, and the fourth wit. – William Temple

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Many people believe that humility is the opposite of pride, when, in fact, it is a point of equilibrium. The opposite of pride is actually a lack of self esteem. A humble person is totally different from a person who cannot recognize and appreciate himself as part of this worlds marvels – Rabino Nilton Bonder

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Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are. – Malcolm S. Forbes

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Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity. – Frank Leahy, Look, 1955 January 10th

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We are all worms, but I do believe I am a glowworm. – Winston Churchill

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