Pride comes from shallowness, and arrogance from ignorance.
Achievement is a stepping stone for the humble, and a slide for the proud.
Whether in the company of others or when alone, never do anything despicable; the most important thing is self-respect. — Pythagoras
Talking much of one's own strengths is a flaw; knowing one's own weaknesses is a virtue. — Shen Juyun
When I recount the many marvelous creations of humanity in art and literature, and then reflect upon my own knowledge, I find myself extremely shallow. — Galileo
The riper the ear of grain, the lower it bows.
The humble person often reflects on their shortcomings; the proud person often boasts of their merits.
Understanding one's own ignorance is a sign of progress.
A proud person ultimately destroys themselves through their pride. — Shakespeare
Self-abasement is the opposite of pride, but in reality, it is closest to it. — Spinoza
We must not place our eyes on the tops of our heads, lest our feet crush the very things we aim for in the heavens. — Feng Xuefeng
Those who are reticent are not necessarily foolish, and those who are loquacious are not necessarily wise.
If advice is rejected, heroes will disperse; if strategies are ignored, advisors will revolt. — Huang Shigong
Self-conceit is a destruction to any art. Pride is a terrible misfortune. — Demitrov
Only through humility can one truly know others. Pride brings loss, while humility brings benefit. When full, it overflows; when proud, it fails.
Knowledge is stored in the sea of humility.
True humility is the product of deep reflection upon vanity. — Bergson
Those who are not self-righteous learn widely; those who are not self-satisfied benefit greatly.
To humble oneself to honor others is not good, and to honor oneself while belittling others is also not good. — Xu Teli
