Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
Humility is a good estate; founded thereon, the whole spiritual edifice grows into a holy temple in the Lord. Through humility, some have even possessed the gates of their enemies. For which of the virtues is so mighty to subdue the pride of demons and the tyranny of men?
One word from the Lord is like a piece of gold to a believer, who is like a jeweler, shaping and hammering out the promise for a number of weeks.
Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.
Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force - that thoughts rule the world.
One should judge a man mainly from his depravities. Virtues can be faked. Depravities are real.
Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.
If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail.
Though we take from a covetous man all his treasure, he has yet one jewel left; you cannot bereave him of his covetousness.