
“To be taken with love for a soul, God does not look on its greatness, but the greatness of its humility.” Saint John of the Cross
“The truly humble reject all praise for themselves, and refer it all to God.” Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
“Be humble towards God and gentle with your neighbour. Judge and accuse no one but yourself, and ever excuse others.” Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
“If you are humble, nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.” Bl. Teresa of Calcutta
“For it is in giving that we receive.” This reflects the humility of selflessness and service to others. Saint Francis of Assisi
“The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.” Saint Benedict
“Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues.” Saint Teresa of Avila
“Nothing so humbles the proud sinner as the humility of Jesus Christ’s humanity.” Saint Thomas Aquinas
Once humility is acquired, charity will come to life like a burning flame.
St. Vincent Ferrer
As patience leads to peace and study to science, so are humiliations the path that leads to humility.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is Humility.
St. Vincent de Paul
Humility, humility, and a always humility. Satan fears and trembles before humble souls.
St. Padre Pio
A humble soul does not trust itself, but places all its confidence in God.
St. Faustina
It was pride that changed angels into devils; It is humility that makes men as angels.
St. Augustine
If you elevate yourself, God distances Himself from you.
If you humble yourself, He leans towards you.
St. Augustine
Arm yourself with prayer rather than a sword, wear humility rather than fine clothes.
St. Dominic
Remember that true humility consists in being ready for what the Lord wants to do with you and happy that we should do it, and in considering yourselves unworthy to be called His servants.
St. Teresa of Avila
Humility, however deep it be, neither disquiets nor troubles nor disturbs the soul;
it is accompanied by peace, joy and tranquility.
St. Teresa of Avila
Do not be afraid to be holy. Have the courage and humility to present yourselves to the world determined to be holy, since true full Freedom is born from holiness.
St. John Paul II
Humility is dependence on God as pride is independence of Him.
The humble soul is always the thankful soul.
Venerable Fulton Sheen
Consider often that it is only the humble of heart who can enter into the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
From humility of heart proceeds serenity of mind, gentleness of conduct, interior peace and every good. St. Paul of the Cross
Christ the Master of Humility manifest His truth only to the humble
and hides Himself from the proud.
St. Vincent Ferrer
Humility drives Satan away and cherishes the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit within us.
St. Francis de Sales
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