Shruti Haasan Quotes

Staying humble has always been really important to me, and always being proud of what you're representing.

I think my parents did a great job of reminding me that I wasn't as big a deal as maybe I thought I was at times.

Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person.

I have come to the conclusion that it's a waste of time to have too much pride in anything. Perhaps it's good to have a sense of duty, a jealous zeal to protect or improve, but pride ultimately is only that which stands vulnerable to offense and degradation.

There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.

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

One of the things I love about Africa is the amount of dignity and respect and humility you see all the time. You don't realise how often you're disrespected until you are surrounded by respect.

Never claim as a right what you can ask as a favor.

Compliments are very un-British, but when someone pays you one, you should take it.

My family has taught me to keep my feet on the ground and be humble.

My family never allowed me to get too big for my boots.

I come from a pretty humble family, and I try to be a humble guy.

There should be both a humbleness and an arrogance. Humble when you are on the team coach and you wear the club suit, you do up your top button and wear your tie, you represent the club in the right way. Then you sign autographs for the people who pay your wages.

When the best manager in the world says you're one of his favourite players, you act like it's nothing, but you still can't help but have a smile on your lips.

I was taught to be respectful and humble as a boy, and especially not arrogant.

My parents are pretty good about keeping me humble. They brought me up good.

Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.

My mom brought me up to believe that my talent is a gift and a blessing.

Being nice to everybody, saying hello to everyone in the room, signing every autograph; it was instilled in me at a very young age that this was what I was suppose to do. But I don't think it helps at all. I see more people who are rude or arrogant being rewarded - but, this way, I can put my head on the pillow at night.

But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

I always see myself as, like, equal to everyone.

I wake up every day and look at my own ugly mug in the mirror and don't think twice about it. The fact that other people might want to look at me still feels funny. It's flattering, but funny.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.