The Power of a Humble Life Quotes

“STRONG DYNAMIC PEOPLE HAVE THIS PARADOXICAL BLEND OF BEING HUMBLE AND KIND, YET BRAVE AND FEARLESS.”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“The word “meekness” surprisingly comes from the word praus, which is a powerful animal that knows how to restrain its power. The idea here is that meek and humble people are powerful people, though they do not flaunt their strength and power.”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“We will never know how many children have had their lives made miserable by being pushed to achievements which makes their parents look good.”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“It is the humble leader who has a learning predisposition, recognizing there is so much that he and those who lead the company do not know.”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“we are responsible for seeking a humble life and cultivating a humble heart. We must therefore realize that humility is a choice that we must first make, and then pursue. —”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“Christopher Lasch, author of The Culture of Narcissism, has perhaps said it best, People would rather be envied for their material success than respected for their character. This is what pride has done to us and it also explains why humility is not of great value in our modern world.”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“The ultimate solution is humility. The humble are continually at peace with who they are in the eyes of others. They are content with their position in life and what they possess. The humble are the only ones who are delivered from this great drive to prove to the world that “I am important!”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“PRIDE GETS NO PLEASURE OUT OF HAVING
SOMETHING, ONLY OUT OF HAVING MORE THAN THE NEXT MAN. (C.S. LEWIS)”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life

“One of the greatest quotes of John Wooden is very simple but quite profound: “Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.”
― Richard E. Simmons III, The Power of a Humble Life