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 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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