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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 first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies. – William Temple

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Humor
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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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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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alone
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If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect. – Ted Turner

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It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment. – St. Bernard

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