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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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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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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Modesty is the conscience of the body. – Honore de Balzac

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If we were but conscious of our own utter littleness, we would not dare look with contempt on the smallest atom in the world. – Charles Lanman, “Musings,” 1840

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Few are humble, for it takes a self-esteem few possess. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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

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