William S. Burroughs Quotes
Humility is indeed beatness, a compulsory virtue that no one exhibits unless he has to.
William S. Burroughs
Quotes to Explore
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It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be our progress, and the more real our humility.
Saint Teresa of Avila
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A virtue to be serviceable must, like gold, be alloyed with some commoner, but more durable alloy.
Samuel Butler
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If there is one thing I have learned on this incredible journey we call life, it is this: the sign of a truly successful individual is humility.
Naveen Jain
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There is one common thing in superstars - enthusiasm and humility towards their work. Off sets, they are big stars for others, and they carry themselves the way they want to. When they are working, they are not stars.
Abhishek Bachchan
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Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.
Napoleon Bonaparte
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I am a method actor, but I'm also a film actor as well as a method actor. Characters that don't have humility, whether they are heroes or villains, are hard to relate to. All characters in every aspect of what we do should have humility. If they don't, then they're a cartoon character.
Vincent D'Onofrio
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A good youth ought to have a fear of God, to be subject to his parents, to give honor to his elders, to preserve his purity; he ought not to despise humility, but should love forbearance and modesty. All these are an ornament to youthful years.
Saint Ambrose
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If you have doubt about a person's humility or smarts, don't ignore it. More often than not, there is something causing that doubt.
Patrick Lencioni
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Traits like humility, courage, and empathy are easily overlooked - but it's immensely important to find them in your closest relationships.
Laura Linney
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Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.
Victor Hugo
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Humility is no substitute for a good personality.
Fran Lebowitz
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Happiness is a virtue, not its reward.
Baruch Spinoza