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Is a melancolic truth that even the greatest men have...

Is a melancolic truth that even the greatest men have humble relatives.

Quote by Charles Dickens about truth, man

No man or woman of the humblest sort can really be strong, gentle and good, without the world being better for it, without somebody being helped and comforted by the very existence of that goodness.

Quote by Alan Alda about opinion, being, existence, woman, world, good, good luck, man

When you are as great as I am it is hard to be humble

When you are as great as I am it is hard to be humble

Quote by Muhammad Ali about attitude

I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl....

I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.

Quote by Paula Abdul

Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes...

Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes to be humble.

Quote by Joseph Addison about wish, people

Antonio is the best. He is compassionate and humble.

Antonio is the best. He is compassionate and humble.

Quote by Melanie Griffith

Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and...

Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and being humble is one of my great assets.

Quote by Larry Hagman about being

It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to be disputed, that the publisher of a newspaper in this country, without a very exhaustive advertising support, would receive less reward for his labor than the humblest...

Quote by Alexander Hamilton about advertising, reward, country

The humble and meek are thirsting for blood.

The humble and meek are thirsting for blood.

Quote by Joe Orton about blood

It's always been my humble description that the best...

It's always been my humble description that the best roles in a story are the antagonist, the protagonist and the victim.

Quote by Joe Pantoliano about love, victims

Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and...

Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can humble ourselves without despair.

Quote by Blaise Pascal about god, proudness, despair

Cultivating literature as I do upon a little oatmeal, and driving, when in a position to be driven at all, in that humble vehicle, the 'bus, I have had, perhaps, exceptional opportunities for observing their mutual position and behaviour; and it...

Quote by James Payn about chance, literature

Believe in yourself, have faith in your abilities....

Believe in yourself, have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

Quote by Norman Vincent Peale about ability, faith, happiness

The whole course of human history may depend on a change of heart in one solitary and even humble individual for it is in the solitary mind and soul of the individual that the battle between good and evil is waged and ultimately won or lost.

Quote by M. Scott Peck about history, change, soul, heart, mind, human imperfections, good, good luck

Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in...

Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom.

Quote by William Penn about humility, common sense, sense, man

It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord, to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like faith, has suffered and died for me, and that He will look on me in love and compassion.

Quote by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart about god, consolation, faith, children, love

Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.

Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.

Quote by William Cowper about wisdom

I didn't want to be a writer, but I became one. And now I have many readers, in many countries. I think that's a miracle. So I think I have to be humble regarding this ability. I'm proud of it and I enjoy it, and it is strange to say it this way,...

Quote by Haruki Murakami about attitude, miracle, proudness, country, writers, ability, respect

Being brave in front of faith does not mean to be humble...

Being brave in front of faith does not mean to be humble before death.

Quote by Sorin Cerin about courage, faith, wisdom, death, being

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