Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes

We say little, when vanity does not make us speak.

Grace puts its hand on the boasting mouth, and shuts it once for all.

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.

Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so.

Sometimes, I get so annoyed when other people brag. And sometimes, I know that I'm better than that or I've got something better in the works; I don't say anything. I just say, 'Really? That's great.'

I was brought up not to brag. I've always disliked people who do.

Perhaps the biggest lesson that I would say is the one to learn is not to let fame and fortune get inside your head.

You must never get carried away by your success; many people tend to do so after they achieve success in the initial stages of their life. Your feet must be on the ground all the time.

I'm trying not to get too big-headed.

I never try to get ahead of myself because there's nothing that bothers me more than cockiness. I don't think that's necessary at all.

I think we were always humble.

I have always despised people who thought they were better than others, and I made a promise to myself that I'd never turn into that kind of person. My family also helps to keep me grounded. Whenever I get a 'diva moment,' as they like to call it, they let me know it and say, 'Stop acting like a diva!' They're pretty good at it, too.

Vanity is a mark of humility rather than of pride.

The truly humble feel the ground beneath their feet every day and do not only become aware of it when held aloft or pushed down to their knees.

When boasting ends, there dignity begins.

You need ego but mine is not blinding.

I don't wanna sound pretentious talking about myself.

If you feel that you are good, don't be too proud of it.

Tooting my own horn is of no interest to me... it takes you away from real life. It's a waste, and I don't find a need to sing my own praises.

I've learned how to stay humble. I don't want to get in over my head because when you do that it takes you off your game.

I try not to be proud. I try to actively attack pride.

Just because I managed to do a little something, I don't want anyone back home to think I got the big head.

I hope I don't have a big ego. I try to keep that in check. But I am a prideful person, I will say.

I might have faults but I'm not a big head.

I would warn my brethren and sisters to never flatter persons because of their ability; for they cannot bear it. Self is easily exalted, and in consequence, persons lose their balance.