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How to use the word humility in a Sentence?

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Knowledge is not merely knowing facts, but the humility to acknowledge the vastness of what we don't yet understand.

Aloo Denish Obiero

added by Aloo-Denish
5 days ago

He who believes himself wiser than God has barely embarked on the journey to understand the virtue of Wisdom. The fool, in his arrogance, deems himself too clever, and yet God maintains a silent laughter at the folly of such conceit. True wisdom lies in humble acknowledgment, for in humility, one opens the door to the profound lessons that God's silent laughter imparts.

Christen Kuikoua

added by ChristenKuikouafans
2 months ago

Humility is the crown worn by the noblest souls. - Aloo Denish Obiero

Aloo Denish Obiero

added by Aloo-Denish
3 months ago

It's astonishing that God's sunsets are often better than his sunrises. Maybe therein lies the truth of life. Age spells humility. Humility wins over ego always..and maybe that will make our sunsets so much better than our sunrises. Nature is so beautifully balanced..and we are part of nature. Just a small part of the whole..

Rooma Mehra

added by Searcher19
8 months ago

It's astonishing that God's sunsets are often better than his sunrises. Maybe therein lies the truth of life. Age spells humility. Humility wins over ego always..and maybe that will make our sunsets so much better than our sunrises. Nature is so beautifully balanced..and we are part of nature. Just a small part of the whole..

Rooma Mehra

added by Searcher19
8 months ago

A few very good decisions can make the difference and make up for any duds, you have to have humility and accept you will make mistakes. But you have to let your winners win.

Bill Stone

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We have the humility to learn from the past, whether that's how certain things were done or to constantly evolve and reconsider what we can do better, i think that's going to be the key to our success.

Mike Peterson

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Having enough introspection and humility to step back and say, ‘I'm a journalist, and my audience doesn't trust me,’ would actually go a long way toward recovery. So often the response from the press is to look for reasons the audience distrusts them as some version of the audience's fault – as if it couldn't possibly be earned distrust, but the truth is, with more sources than ever, the establishment press needs to work harder than ever to maintain and grow their audience, and give the readers and viewers a reason to turn the trust factor around.

Steve Krakauer

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Knowing your power is what creates humility. Not knowing your power is what creates insecurity.

unknown

added by unochickie
1 year ago

We are all called to serve as an everyday act of humility ; as a habit of mind ; to see the worth in every person we serve.

Rollins College

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Making a judgment as to where this conflict stands on any given day requires that humility.

Jim Sciutto

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The things you see in Mike is a great combination of intelligence, common sense and people skills, there’s a really unique balance of confidence and humility.

John Harbaugh

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

The story of Naaman reminds us that Christmas is the time when each of us needs to find the courage to take off our armor, discard the trappings of our roles, our social recognition and the glitter of this world and adopt the humility of Naaman.

Pope Francis

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I think fans are attracted to him just because of his humility and his story and how hard he’s had to work, so from that standpoint, it transcends sports somewhat.

Steve Kerr

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We are devastated and completely heartbroken, demaryius' humility, warmth, kindness and infectious smile will always be remembered by those who knew Demaryius Thomas and loved Demaryius Thomas.

Denver Broncos

Found on CNN
2 years ago

With humility and gratitude I am announcing that I will not seek re-election next year.

Peter DeFazio

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We're seeking to earn trust through a higher level of action, transparency and accountability, as well as the humility, to learn and improve.

Michael Beckerman

Found on CNN
2 years ago

God, give me courage to do what I can, humility to admit what I can't and wisdom to know the difference.

B.J. Gupta

added by brijbhushan_g
2 years ago

The world will remember you for your simplicity and humility!

CLIFFORD VILLALON

added by Bakersmill2019
3 years ago

Do not turn your back on those who have misjudged you for no good reasons. If you cannot love them back for being so cruel and mean, send them a note of gratitude to let them feel your expression of humility.

CLIFFORD VILLALON

added by Chry$ler070494
3 years ago

It is with humility that I express my appreciation for the recognition today. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Commissioner Segerblom, the entire Clark County Commission, and the many others who have played a part in this renaming.

Harry Reid

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Andy Jassy brings quite a degree of humility ; people didn't quite realize who Andy Jassy was until recently, andy Jassy's definitely very humble, Andy Jassy's not Andy Jassy, which is sort of unusual to be at this level in the tech space.

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Methodically messaging in a harmony of honor, humility, authenticity and authority may create more resonation for your story to be heard by that many more connections.

Loren Weisman

added by anonymous
3 years ago

Staying with statements that are still assertive, but placed in the subjective format can help in debate, conversations and communication. It can open as many doors for authority, while applying humility and honor for another persons views.

Loren Weisman

added by lorenweisman
3 years ago

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