Laura Lippman Quotes

The sure mark of one born with noble qualities is being born without envy.

A great man is always willing to be little.

He is a very humble man, that thinks not himself better than some others.

Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.

I think we were always humble.

Personally, I think humility is a prerequisite to being a truly empathic person.

Men are only as great as they are kind.

The more charming person is the person who admits the other person is more charming.

I'm not one to speak about myself. I like to speak about the people around me.

Whoever loves becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism.

We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

It's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money.

Without humility there can be no humanity.

There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.

When I was younger, I was impressed by those who were educated, accomplished, successful, and applauded by the world. But over the years, I have come to the realization that I am far more impressed by those wonderful and blessed souls who are truly good and without guile.

The man of sensibility is too busy talking about his feelings to have time for good deeds.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.

Being humble matters.

'I don't need brains,' says the billionaire contemptuously. 'I'm brainy enough myself!' The broker cries out in desperation, 'What, in heaven's name, do you want?' 'Goodness,' is the answer.

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.

Compassionate action emerges from the sense of openness, connectedness, and discernment you have created.

Work at being a humble person.