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

Other quotes by William Temple

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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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 only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor. – William Temple

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We would rather speak ill of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all. – François VI de la Rochefoucault, Maxims

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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle. – Benjamin Franklin

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A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself. – Jean De La Bruyere

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People that put themselves above others will fall longer and harder. – Gina Lindley

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