How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
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Learn to humble yourself, you are but earth and clay.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of humility and recognizing one's humble origins.
Thomas A Kempis suggests that individuals should cultivate humility, reminding us that we are fundamentally made from simple elements, like earth and clay, highlighting our vulnerability and shared human condition. This serves as a call to step back from arrogance and acknowledge our limitations and the transient nature of life.
Themes
HumilitySelf-AwarenessEarthClayWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, one might reference this quote to encourage humility in leadership.
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He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content and pacified, whose conscience is pure. You are not holier if you are praised, nor the more worthless if you are found fault with. What you are, that you are; neither by word can you be made greater than what you are in the sight of God.
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