Bob Greene Quotes

You can never say you're big - I don't think you can ever take anything like that for granted.

The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.

Beauty is a gift, just like good health or intelligence. The only thing is not to be proud of being beautiful. Because you didn't do anything - it was given to you.

I think I'm somebody who takes praise with a very big - probably too big - pinch of salt.

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

I think we were always humble.

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.

I'll never forget where I'm from. It's essential to remain humble and evolving.

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

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.

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 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.

Why should I be honored? Don't I have enough attention, comfort and power already?

Yes, I am proud, and very humble too.

I don't think I ever had a swollen head: I remember where I come from.

I have a healthy amount of humility.

Whenever I start feeling too arrogant about myself, I always take a trip to the U.S. The immigration guys kick the star out of my stardom.

Always first draw fresh breath after outbursts of vanity and complacency.

Recognizing your talents doesn't mean believing they're limitless. Accepting your strengths doesn't lead to pride, but instead to humility; you're less likely to resent what others have if you understand your own bounty.

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

I don't find it hard to stay humble.

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

The day you stop doing the small things is the day you think you're above everybody else.

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