Charlize Theron Quotes

I am not conscious of the fact that something special should be done for me.

I think humility - which I think is a very good value to adopt - is basically an extension of understanding your own ignorance.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

It's always important to recognize your situation and not take it for granted.

I think it's important to come from a humble place.

I'm very conscious of the luck I've had. It's important to have this in your mind and remember it.

One should use praise to recognize what one is not.

I tried never to take anything for granted.

Winning doesn't mean my book is better than anyone else's. It means I'm very fortunate. And I should be very, very aware of that. And grateful.

I get a lot of recognition for my voice. That always surprises me.

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

The disgraces I suffer should be attributed to me, but the praises that I get go to my family and teachers. It is they who decided what I would become.

You just have to stay humble.

We may elevate ourselves but we should never reach so high that we would every forget those who helped us get there.

The master proves himselin recognizing his limitations.

I'm not going to complain about the fact that people are paying attention to my work. I suppose that wouldn't be fair.

There are several things that keep me grounded and focused... When you can humble yourself to say 'I'm no more important than anyone else. I just have a gift.'

In the glare of your mind, be modest. And beholden to what is tactile, and thrilling.

To be honest, when you're younger and cooler, you say those sort of things don't mean anything, but then on the day when they pat you on the back and they say, "Look, mate, we're noticing what you're doing-thanks very much;' you think of the people who spent a life in the cinema and didn't receive that kind of accolade, and it's sort of a humbling experience. And it's very nice and all that. But it doesn't change the way I do things.

It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.

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

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received.

Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and unostentatious.

Humility is really important because it keeps you fresh and new.

I'm constantly humbled.