Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quotes

The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.

You don't have to show people how successful you are.

If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God so as to teach these peoples; even though some of them still look down on me.

He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

Humility may well be one of the most difficult of the fruit of the Spirit to be cultivated in us - and to maintain. That's because without humility, it's not likely that you will put your complete trust in God.

I'm not cocky. I'm not arrogant. I know my value.

I think there's a fine line between confidence and arrogance.

I'll let my game speak for itself.

Whenever you get one inch above the ground in your own esteem, you are that inch too high!

Self-confidence may be mistaken for egotism if it is not accompanied by humility of the heart.

Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind.

In essence, you are neither inferior nor superior to anyone. True self-esteem and true humility arise out of that realization. In the eyes of the ego, self-esteem and humility are contradictory. In truth, they are one and the same.

I think I'm smart, and I know I was a good mom. But there wasn't a lot I could point to and say, that's why I'm special.

It is a fact which escapes no one, that, generally speaking, whoso is acquainted with his worth has but a little stock to cultivate acquaintance with.

He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.

True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us.

We cannot think too highly of our nature, nor too humbly of ourselves.

If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.

If you would improve, submit to be considered wihout sense and foolish with respect to externals. Wish to be considered to know nothing; and if you shall seem to someone to be a person of importance, distrust yourself.

I cannot raise my worth too high; Of what vast consequence am I! "Not of the importance you suppose," Replies a Flea upon his nose; "Be humble, learn thyself to scan; Know, pride was never made for man.

I am nothing, truth is everything.

Humility is the sure evidence of Christian virtues. Without it, we retain all our faults still, and they are only covered over with pride, which hides them from other men's observation, and sometimes from our own too.

To be meek and humble means to have a service attitude towards God, the Vaisnavas, and all living beings. Unless we have that, our chanting will have minimal effect and many births may pass before we finally come to the conclusion.

Believe that others are better than you in the debths of their soul, although outwardly you may appear better than they.