Angela Duckworth Quotes

I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.

I don't want to take fame for granted because that is when you start to think you are better than everyone else. That is when you start thinking that you are someone that you are not.

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

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

I think that's the biggest thing - staying humble, because the story you hear a lot of times is that guys who have success let it get to their head.

Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.

I'm constantly humbled.

Once there was a boy so meek and modest, he was awarded a Most Humble badge. The next day, it was taken away because he wore it. Here endeth the lesson.

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.

I have a healthy amount of humility.

I never get too high on my stardom or what I can do.

I do have an ego, but I acknowledge the help I get.

I'm not set on a pedestal where I think I'm too high and mighty.

You never can stay enough humbled.

I've had a lot of accolades throughout my career, but that hasn't really changed me. I know that comes with the winning.

It's always nice to hear nice things, but I don't suddenly go out and think I'm the best thing since sliced bread.

It is true that I receive a lot of praise and that is flattering. But I try not to let it affect me.

No amount of praise should go to your head. You should always remain humble.

I appreciate when people give us some positive feedback, and in the past, when I was younger, I might have allowed it to get to my head and have a bit of an ego.

The praise that comes from love does not make us vain, but more humble.

The proud man counts his newspaper clippings, the humble man his blessings.

I realize I can never take my success for granted. It's not attractive for anyone to be like that.

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

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.