Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

It's important to stay humble.

I think we were always humble.

Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.

At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person,' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin.

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

So much of how we act and what we do is based on humility or pride - that's everything. And when you can humble yourself, you know, we are more like Christ when we can humble ourselves.

Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak.

Live so that your friends can defend you, but never have to

… his [Charles Evans Hughes’] greatest fault is his failure to accord credit to anyone for what he may have done. This is a great weakness in any man. I think it was one of the strongest things about [Theodore] Roosevelt. He never tried to minimize what other people did and often exaggerated it..

A little humility goes a long way.

I know it's important to stay humble.

You just have to stay humble.

Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.

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

In view of the meaning given to this honor in the community to which I belong, I should abstain from the undeserved prize that has been awarded to me. Do not meet my voluntary refusal with ill will.

And then when they picked me as premiere, I don't think I feel, you know, different. For me, the position mean responsibility, but that's all.

Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.

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

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.

Goodwill can be indicated in various ways. I raised that particular example because at that time I was in charge. Today, I'm not in a position to present other possibilities.

It takes a great man to give sound advice tactfully, but a greater to accept it graciously.

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

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.

If the fans want me out, I'll put my hands up and leave. Like a proper man. I won't make excuses, I'll leave.