Humility III.

The ear of corn loaded with grains humbly bends to the ground. 

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As a positive attitude towards self-love, there is humility, which consists of an appropriate self-estimation based on the knowledge of one’s own limitations and weaknesses, and acting according to that knowledge and appreciation without believing oneself to be better than others and keeping the ego in check.

-   The wise man... loves himself, but does not exalt himself. 

This quality is an indispensable requirement for true greatness, which exists within the limits of the weaknesses and fragilities that every human being has and is greatly tarnished by its absence.

-   Greatness is incomplete without the knowledge of our weaknesses.

-   Humility is the foundation of all true greatness.

-   To become great, we must first realize how small and insignificant we are.

A great limitation that highlights this insignificance is the lifespan, and in this sense, life is a lesson in humility.

-   Be humble and do not think you are better than others for you came from dust and to dust you will return.

-   Simplicity and humility, as we all end up in the same place.

-   No matter how extensive your properties are; your grave will be about the same size as everyone else's.

-   Today a figure, tomorrow a grave.

Our own smallness is also appreciable if we consider that no matter how great we are, there is always room for improvement, and no matter how much we know, we can always learn from others.

-   Thinking you are no better than anyone already makes you better than many.

-   The proud think they know everything, the humble know they have much to learn.

-   We should strive to be good, even the best at something, but without believing we are the best at everything and above others.

Humility is useful in several ways; one is that by recognizing the merits, virtues, and importance of others, it satisfies their need for social recognition, making the interactions with those who have it pleasant and thus facilitating interpersonal relationships.

-   Humility opens doors and attracts goodwill.

-   Bow down, and you will enter.

-   By descending, one ascends to heaven.

-   The last will be first.

By freeing oneself from the pressures of the ego, it makes it easier to admit to others when one is wrong, thus being more effective in correcting mistakes.

-   Humility allows one to desist from always being right.

-   Humble enough to admit mistakes, smart enough to learn from them, and mature enough to correct them.

-   Admitting a mistake is not humiliating; it is growing as a person.

It frees from the pressure of always having to win or be first, thus contributing to tolerance of frustrations.

-   Playing and never losing cannot be.

-   Always winning and never losing cannot be.

-   Win with humility, lose with dignity, enjoy in moderation, and live with purpose.

From humility, one can win without humiliating the defeated, increasing respect from others.

-   Every time you climb a step of triumph, descend two of humility.

-   He who knows how to overcome himself in victory is twice a victor.

-   Talent is to honor oneself with it, not to dishonor others. (José Martí)

-   Only the weak need to humiliate others to feel strong.

By being humble, one thinks less about oneself and more about others, thus transcending the limits of the self and achieving the pleasure of being useful to others through service.

-   Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.

-   Seeking joys, I saw that life was service. I served and saw that service was joy.

By serving and helping others, the chances of receiving help when needed are improved.

-   Humility, as life takes many turns.

-   Help attracts help.

-   Be humble because you do not know who you will need tomorrow.

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS

Humility implies an adequate self-assessment based on the knowledge of one’s own limitations and weaknesses, acting without believing oneself to be better than others and keeping the ego in check. This quality is essential for true greatness, as it recognizes human fragilities and allows for the appreciation of one’s own limitations, as well as continuous learning and improvement.

Humility facilitates the recognition of others' merits, improving interpersonal relationships. It frees one from the pressures of the ego, allows for the admission of mistakes, and is more effective in correcting them. Additionally, it contributes to developing tolerance for frustrations and winning without humiliating, increasing respect from others. Being humble means thinking less about oneself and more about others, transcending the ego, and achieving the pleasure of being useful through service.

Related entries: Humility (First part), Humility (Second Part).

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Humility (Third part) by Dr. Arturo José Sánchez Hernández (Rapula).

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