Humility collects the soul into a single point by the power of silence. A truly humble man has no desire to be known or admired by others, but wishes to plunge from himself into himself, to become nothing, as if he had never been born. When he is completely hidden to himself in himself, he is completely with God
Interpretation
Humility allows one to turn inward and connect spiritually, prioritizing selflessness over recognition.
This quote by Isaac Of Nineveh conveys the profound nature of humility, suggesting that true humility involves a deep introspection and a desire to minimize the self in comparison to the divine. A humble person seeks not the admiration of others but instead retreats into their own essence, fostering a connection with God that transcends earthly desires for recognition.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of humility in leadership.
There is love like a small lamp, which goes out when the oil is consumed; or like a stream which dries up when it doesn't rain. But there is a love that is like a mighty spring gushing up out of the earth; it keeps flowing forever, and is inexhaustible.
Be persecuted, rather than be a persecutor. Be crucified, rather than be a crucifier. Be treated unjustly, rather than treat anyone unjustly. Be oppressed, rather than be an oppressor. Be gentle rather than zealous. Lay hold of goodness, rather than justice.
I can't understand nothingness. I can't understand it and I can't imagine it.
Blacks have traditionally had to operate in a situation where whites have set themselves up as the custodians of the black experience.
A lot of the evil in the world is actually not intentional. A lot of people in the financial system did a lot of damage without intending to.
Wherever I go people recognize me, call my name, cheer for me. But there are names no one cares to remember, that no one cheers for: the 805 million people suffering from hunger in the world today.
Man is so intelligent that he feels impelled to invent theories to account for what happens in the world. Unfortunately, he is not quite intelligent enough, in most cases, to find correct explanations. So that when he acts on his theories, he behaves very often like a lunatic.
The foundation of my beliefs is the same as it was when I was 10. Non-violence.
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