Humility And Leadership Quotes

I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.

I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.

A leader is best when people barely know that he exists.

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.

Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.

Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.

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

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.

True humility is intelligent self-respect which keeps us from thinking too highly or too meanly of ourselves. It makes us mindful of the nobility God meant us to have. Yet it makes us modest by reminding us how far we have come short of what we can be.

Humility leads to strength and not to weakness. It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them.

Humility is a great quality of leadership which derives respect and not just fear or hatred.