Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes

It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment.

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• It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment.

  

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  • Praised
  • Great Thing