A Quote by Criss Jami

Humility is, in a sense, admitting how egotistical you are. — © Criss Jami
Humility is, in a sense, admitting how egotistical you are.

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Oh, believe me. The greatest egos are those which are too egotistical to show just how egotistical they are.
Honesty is grounded in humility and indeed in humiliation, and in admitting exactly where we are powerless.
Another observation, in a former letter of yours, has not escaped my remembrance – the three lessons which a minister has to learn: 1. Humility. 2. Humility. 3. Humility. How long are we learning the true nature of Christianity!
Egotistical people are not pretty. We all know that, I'm sure everybody knows an egotistical person someplace.
You may be modest and un-egotistical in your life; I'm quite ordinary. But I play big egotistical parts.
My faith instills in me a deep sense of humility and gratitude, reminding me how often I fall short and how much I need the savior, and how thankful I am that God has done for us what we could not do for ourselves.
I don't want to sound egotistical, but I'm egotistical to an extent.
Marriage requires the giving and keeping of confidences, the sharing of thoughts and feelings, respect and understanding always, marriage requires humility - the humility to repent, the humility to forgive. Marriage requires flexibility (to give and take) and firmness: not to compromise principles. And a wise and moderate sense of humor. Both need to be pulling together in the same direction.
If you should ask me what are the ways of God, I would tell you that the first is humility, the second is humility, and the third is humility. Not that there are no other precepts to give, but if humility does not preceed all that we do, our efforts are fruitless.
I think that lawyers are terrible at admitting that they're wrong. And not just admitting it - also realizing it.
There should be no shame in admitting to a mistake; after all, we really are only admitting that we are now wiser than we once were.
Admitting how ill we are, how deep the damage goes, how constantly the abuse cycle is repeated and how horribly we have failed those who most deserve our care and protection.
I begin with humility, I act with humility, I end with humility. Humility leads to clarity. Humility leads to an open mind and a forgiving heart. With an open mind and a forgiving heart, I see every person as superior to me in some way; with every person as my teacher, I grow in wisdom. As I grow in wisdom, humility becomes ever more my guide. I begin with humility, I act with humility, I end with humility.
People who have a sense of peace that their priorities are in the right place also have a sense of humility and a realistic view on life.
Don’t nurture a sense of guilt; rather, nurture a sense of responsibility married with a sense of humility.
Donald learned that you can never admit you're wrong. That was considered a weakness... it's a kind of toxic positivity, there was no admitting pain, there was no admitting weakness.
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