#humble

Cultivating literature as I do upon a little oatmeal, and driving, when in a position to be driven at all, in that humble vehicle, the 'bus, I have had, perhaps, exceptional opportunities for observing their mutual position and behaviour; and it is very peculiar. ↗

— James Payn

#bus #cultivating #driven #driving #exceptional

The whole course of human history may depend on a change of heart in one solitary and even humble individual - for it is in the solitary mind and soul of the individual that the battle between good and evil is waged and ultimately won or lost. ↗

— M. Scott Peck

#between #change #course #depend #even

There are still so many questions to answer. When you look at any part of the universe, you have to feel humbled. ↗

— Saul Perlmutter

#any #feel #humbled #look #many

I just want to make it very clear that I come from very humble beginnings, and I worked for everything! ↗

— Katy Perry

#clear #come #everything #humble #i

Governor Romney has a record of tremendous accomplishments. But he never asks for accolades. He just asks, 'How can I help?' That's the mark of a true leader: A humble focus on getting the job done. ↗

— Reince Priebus

#accomplishments #asks #done #focus #getting

The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master. ↗

— Samuel Richardson

#am #dear #english #gentleman #good

I have to stay humble. I'm just a normal human with a job that is televised. ↗

— Jai Rodriguez

#humble #i #job #just #normal

Sincerity may be humble but she cannot be servile. ↗

— George Byron

#cannot #humble #may #servile #she

The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind. ↗

— W. Somerset Maugham

#common #contrary #erroneous #humble #idea

There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble. ↗

— Washington Irving

#communion #contact #dignity #dreads #healthful