By humility…
No man can attain to the knowledge of God but by humility. The way to mount high is to descend.
–Blessed Giles of Assisi (1190-1262)
Humility is an inward…
Humility, that is lowliness or self-abasement, is an inward bowing down or prostrating of the heart and of the conscience before God’s transcendent worth… For to pay homage to God by every outward and inward act, this is the first and dearest work of humility, the most savory among those of charity, and most meet among those of righteousness.
–Blessed John Ruysbroeck (1293-1381)
Two kinds of humility…
There are two kinds of humility, as the holy fathers teach: to deem oneself the lowest of all beings and to ascribe to God all one’s good actions. The first is the beginning, the second the end.
–Saint Gregory of Sinai (c. 1295-1346)
One who is humble…
He who is humble easily obeys everyone, fears to offend anyone, is at peace with everyone, is kind with all.
–Saint Thomas of Villanova (1488-1555)
The humble and the proud…
The humble resemble a rock. Even though the rock lies downward, it is nevertheless firm. The proud are like smoke. Even though the smoke is lofty, eventually it disappears.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Let God be the one…
We should let God be the One to praise us and not praise ourselves. For God detests those who commend themselves. Let others applaud our good deeds.
–Saint Clement (First Century)
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