Adage, Maxim and Quote: George Arliss

"Before you taste anything, recite a blessing." ~Rabbi Akiva
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." ~Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojarhiu)
"You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins."~Jim Stovall~
"The province of knowledge is to speak; the privilege of wisdom is to listen." ~Anon
"Thousands kiss the books outside, who never look within." ~Anon

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Humility

"Lowliness is the base of every virtue, And he who goes the lowest builds the safest."~Philip James Bailey

"Humility leads to strength and not to weakness. It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them."~John (Jay) McCloy

"Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life."~George Arliss

Source: The World of Quotes

Me

Learning words of wisdom from people helps me to be philosophical and practical in my approach to life. Of course, I follow my own conviction trying not to compromise any conventions. I certainly do not lean on my own understanding either. We all need divine inspired guidance. My parents were my first teachers who taught me some "nuggets of wisdom". To them, I am indebted my knowledge of life to which they molded my intellectual and spiritual well-being.

As to my readers, I have few quotation links here, please feel free to use them if they can be of any help. It's there to share.

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Humility