The paucity of humility shown by the Government in the face of such antipathy is stomach-churning. |
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Whatever the reason, his public persona seems guarded and calculating and his repeated protestations of humility usually fall flat. |
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This isn't so bad if the judge respects stare decisis, sticks to existing law, and approaches the job with humility and restraint. |
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The great thing about human problems is that they bring out compassion and humility. |
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Every conversation was interrupted with oleaginous humility and victim-like whining. |
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Deconstruction theory and the decline of the omniscient narrator demonstrate a newfound humility. |
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One simply comes to recognise and understand oneself better, and that is a form of humility. |
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As we contemplated his huge stogie on that fine August afternoon, a moment of humility alighted upon him. |
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But this contemporary silence stems from more than just humility in the face of the great orations of the past. |
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Yet, he has always carried the Indian badge with pride and his genius with humility. |
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Even the codiscoverer of the DNA double helix, Sir Francis Crick, displayed humility that is totally lacking in the present day know-alls. |
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Such humility filled him, that when he was reunited with his family he cast aside his crown, denting it on one side. |
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As Grant moved through his week of mea culpa, he gradually adopted a position of wry humility. |
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He seemed genuinely happy and pleased that so many people were out to see the band, and showed the crowd humility and pleasure. |
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Somebody claiming to detect a divine design in respect of himself may phrase the idea in terms of humility, even submissiveness. |
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Removing one's footwear before entering a home or a temple before worship denotes a sign of respect, humility and submissiveness. |
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We have much to learn from our medieval forebears, but we cannot turn to them for an ideal or example of scholarly humility or subservience. |
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But that kind of clarification of my understanding of biblical teaching for evangelical groups has usually been a preface to a plea for humility. |
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He soon became known as a man of profound faith who emphasized charity, humility, and above all, the hard labor necessary to feed one's family. |
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Babu's weapon is humility, a rarity in these times of overnight celebrities. |
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It is beautiful out here and it is with a great deal of humility that I continue my journey. |
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With the absence of humility, yet his important role in society and his ideals of chivalry, Beowulf was the definition of a hero in his own time. |
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Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. |
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She is truly a great lady and she seems to have kept her humility and humbleness with consultants in spite of the millions of dollars generated. |
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It was a parable that preached the message of humility and was met by sustained applause. |
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There is a compassionate side, a side that shows a lot of humility, and that is why he is as good as he is. |
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And like his nephew, in upbringing he was clearly taught the value of humility and decency. |
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He put his heart into everything he attempted, ready to accept his many successes with humility. |
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One is sure to become his ardent admirer for his humility, his performance and his good manners. |
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Whether he truly believes it or not, he continues to project humility and the essence of a job only half done. |
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The appropriate reaction to such a man consists in awe and reverence and humility rather than contempt. |
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If the system was being managed with humility and dignity people could face the end reassured and at peace. |
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He is a man of modesty and humility above all else, and is obviously passionate about sport. |
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His down to earth humility endeared him to all and his good deeds were many down through the years. |
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He can engage anyone for hours in conversation with his simplicity and humility. |
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I am lucky to have got the kind of parents I have who have always taught me humility. |
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The humility in her woeful eyes almost disclaims the homespun excellence of her clothes. |
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I think we all have to be humble and you have to have humility because things can change so fast in life. |
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As for the poor themselves, they should accept their allotted rank with humility. |
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A sense of reverence and humility foster the spirit most conducive to creation. |
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Faithfulness, dedication, constancy and humility are some of the virtues needed to pray well. |
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The story of a change in a character from arrogance, crabbedness, to that of humility always has appeal. |
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There is a humility, too, an indication that he will not be carried away by the gusts of congratulation that have followed his elevation. |
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He will then be anointed in a special ceremony and, as an act of humility, will wash the hands of various members of the community. |
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According to him, organising the project has been an exercise in determination and humility. |
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He had a great sense of humour and a ready, dry wit but he embodied a certain kind of simplicity and humility. |
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If any pop star has ever presented a picture of genuine humility, it was she, with her armful of Grammys. |
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Praise and bless my Lord, and give thanks, and serve him with great humility. |
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However, he was unable to articulate his thoughts on the subject in a manner that would transform that abstract notion of humility into reality. |
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Every act of humility, repentance, or honor ascends to heaven and unlocks even more grace from God. |
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In other words, a text about high standing in the Kingdom of God is contradicted by words of lowliness and humility. |
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In story after story in the gospels, humility and lowliness before the Lord seem to tug at his heart, opening his love and mercy. |
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Experience teaches us, however, that humility often departs when the remembrance of imperfections grows more distant. |
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Precaution also engenders a profound sense of humility at how little we know. |
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Throughout history a doffed hat has symbolized defeat, humility and abasement before one's betters. |
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Visiting the abbey at Monte Cassino, Morris removed his abbatial cross as a sign of humility. |
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In the image of the Virgin Mary, we find compassion, tender-heartedness, care, trust, humility. |
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What priest hearing confessions and offering the comfort of God's forgiveness is exempt from the call to Christlike humility? |
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Paula expended her inheritance on building and supporting the twin communities and led her community of women with sensitivity and humility. |
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The winner with the most votes gets to spend an hour in the stocks for their humility. |
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He is matchless not only in the field of design and architecture, but in humility as well. |
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Immediately we turn to expressions of hope and faith, of God's history of faithfulness, before turning to words of abjection and humility. |
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The main thrust of Jesus' message in verses 44-52 remains that of humility. |
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He had a good sense of humour and practised the Quaker principles of simplicity and humility. |
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Lack of charisma, timidity and humility seem to be the criteria that negate strong leadership qualities. |
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The ethical rationale of the fast is to teach self-discipline, humility, and empathy with the poor. |
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She wore a humble white dress shirt and a white skirt, and carried herself with meekness and humility. |
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We never found it, but your humility left an indelible impression on me, and I decided that is how I want to treat people. |
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The calm humility present here allows us to be moved by the melodramatic aspects of the work more than they might usually. |
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Aaron toes the ground with sincere humility, politely waiting out the pleasantries so he can get back to the field. |
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Here the message is one of humility and servanthood, an entirely different theme from that found in the reading from Exodus. |
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The atmosphere on the ship was electric, and that moment gave me a great sense of pride and humility. |
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Really top-quality minds have a touch of humility about them that leaves them constantly open to new ideas. |
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These were quiet, diligent players, respected as much by their colleagues for their humility as their ability. |
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They bring a sense of confrontation rather then conciliation, belligerence rather than humility and gracelessness rather than gracefulness. |
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Denise has little concept of humility, and allows her quick temper to interfere with her common sense. |
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A touch of humility before embarking on these lectures would also not come amiss. |
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He cites the need for humility in trialogue and remains open to the changes his community may need to make as well. |
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He makes such harmony feel achievable, a matter of balancing strength against humility. |
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It is with diffidence and humility that I greet the ultimate constitutional power in the Republic, the Presidential electors. |
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At every occasion, his personal bearing, his humility, and his profound remarks make you feel that you are in august company. |
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He is intelligent, engaging and nimbly treads the line between humility and false modesty. |
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He instead uses words that reflect the traits of humility, modesty, and loving kindness that are a manifestation of his soul. |
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And if you've ever congratulated yourself on a well-turned phrase, a few pages of Riotta's prose will restore a pronounced sense of humility. |
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For the 4th century desert monastics, however, being a zero meant having acquired the virtue of humility. |
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A sapiosexual tends to be more impressed by a person’s humility rather than the various accomplishments they list off. |
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His personal qualities of pastoral care, a genuine humility, generosity and godliness, have always been very evident. |
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Although the man is accused by some conservatives in Brazil of being flaky, in person it is his wisdom and humility that shine out. |
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To many people, humility is associated with unassertiveness or feeling inadequate about oneself. |
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It's a quiet story, affectingly intimate, dealing as it does with family, pride, roots and humility. |
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Last month, the flamboyant Messier appeared to accept his downfall with uncharacteristic humility, and departed. |
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Humility is not, however, achieved by acclamation, and something other than humility may be at work in fallibilist argumentation. |
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I do think that I learned a degree of humility, flexibility, and imaginativeness from getting to know people from very different backgrounds. |
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A generation or two ago, fisherfolk may have felt humility, possibly even religious stirrings, in the face of a storm. |
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I always found it hard to imagine Wilde in prison, but Eagleton realises him beautifully, full of humility and humiliation. |
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Yet for all the social climbing and craving for acceptance, there were times when Archer showed genuine humility. |
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The church is always linked with humility and a place where people seek solace. |
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He said the youth learn about ahimsa, humility, respect and the meaning of festivals and the various forms of the Gods. |
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This would teach them about humility and the appreciation of life without getting involved with aggression and peer pressure. |
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And he has repaid that faith in spades, humility and understatement his trademark all season, on and off the field. |
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Either he was born without the moral compass that engenders humility or he has one sick sense of humor. |
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Francis, we are told, could be a reference to St. Francis of Assisi, who, like Bergoglio, was known for his humility. |
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We are meant to see Coach Lad as a gentle shepherd, full of lessons about humility and brotherhood. |
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Water the soil with love and humility and reap the fruits of Divinity. |
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As an act of humility, before a mass to which she had invited the poor, she gave the royal scepter to the most indigent and had the royal crown placed on his head. |
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It was perhaps a part of Mrs. Heep's humility, that she still wore weeds. |
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Thus by virtue of her humility she was raised to a higher rank. |
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Instead, a sense of worshipfulness goes together with a range of feelings, including humility, wonder, awe, mystery, joy, peace, contentment, fellowship. |
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The humility of Joseph to accept this news when most would have responded with incredulity and dismay. |
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During this time, Mailer also displayed an unexpected humility in the company of his fellow literary stars. |
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At times, Mario Cuomo seemed to have the humility of a Jesuit and the goals of an emperor. |
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His address showed that he has the gift of humility, and his dullness was, in fact, proof of that new humility. |
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He parried every question and implication that Wallace threw at him with equanimity, humility, politeness, and even humor. |
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As he explained quite logically, he was a nothing for so many years on his way to the top, that all he has to do is think back to those days for a shot of instant humility. |
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But genuine strength, as Tolstoy understood so well, comes from humility, not hubris. |
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And humility, well, that's about as useful as a one-legged man at an ass-kicking contest. |
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The appearance of temporariness gives the tent a modesty and humility. |
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Dr. Victor, whose line of degrees is at least thrice as long as his name, is a researcher whose distinctions and career excellence have hardly had an impact on his humility. |
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Dr Bass manages to combine humility with humanity and while he never exactly makes me feel good about having cancer, I feel that together we can make the best of a bad deal. |
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Rather than glory in our differences as the markers of our superiority over others, we need to handle our spiritual heritage with humility and self-denial. |
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I was beguiled by the confidence and humility of this woman. |
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But to speak with humility does not mean that I speak spinelessly. |
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Employ humility and be a team player in situations that typically inspire diva growls. |
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Nonetheless, the fresh start seems to have imbued Farrell with uncharacteristic humility. |
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We think that it will induce humility rather than triumphalism. |
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The display of matchstick models instils wide-eyed humility. |
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With immense power should come at least a modicum of humility. |
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The cheers today should be checked with a dose of Blairite humility. |
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The perception, he admits, might be that government is handing down what is right for people, and an election gives an opportunity to listen to people in a spirit of humility. |
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Just occasionally, perhaps, we should have the humility to see the awfulness of the world that they inhabit, and which they strive so unavailingly to control. |
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Virgo The Full Pisces Moon, Monday, requires tapping into Virgo humility to override excess pride. |
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The imaginative Raami turns within, summoning the parables, poems, dignity, humility, and wisdom of her father. |
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The qualities of humility, modesty and good brotherliness, which are attained through sound knowledge and education, would see us through in these trying times. |
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Personally, I know I love fishing because I find great peace in the humility of realising that one of creation's seemingly lower creatures can outsmart me every time. |
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The essential prerequisite for belief, for submission, is humility. |
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The images in this song are of loneliness, need, humility and submission. |
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Knowledge and strength are greater virtues than humility and submission. |
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From all accounts, in his case, humility does not mean subservience. |
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In all aspects of life, humility and humbleness are admired. |
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Thus, in brief, the basic tenets of Confucian thought are obedience to and respect for superiors and parents, duty to family, loyalty, humility, sincerity, and courtesy. |
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We looked at our iceaxes, crampons and waterproofs with some humility. |
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Such humility does him credit as a person but not as manager. |
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A Gandhian in body and spirit, she comes across as humility incarnate. |
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Not because they offer us a service that is otherwise unavailable, but because they cultivate a sense of familiar determinacy that reduces conceit to humility. |
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The richer the heritage which you are called to share with parrhesia, the more eloquent should be the humility with which you should offer it. |
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Virtues such as kindness, generosity, courage, and humility have returned to textbooks and resources used in both public and parochial schools. |
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In humility and love, in understanding and acceptance, he shares the body of Christ, recently transubstantiated, with all mankind. |
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The final settlement was confirmed in May, and Henry was widely praised for his humility in submitting to the slightly embarrassing peace. |
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Rabelais's vision is too fundamentally comic for him not to see that a certain kind of humility is not far from gaumlessness. |
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Fullam provides a clear, reliable, and interesting analysis of the virtue of humility in the writings of Thomas Aquinas. |
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Young has interesting treatments of irenical, ecumenical elements, and even humility in some later sonnets. |
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Since taking his seat on the bench, he has demonstrated the fair-mindedness and humility we all hope to see in our public servants. |
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Especially amiable is the fact that, all the emotiveness notwithstanding, the artists approach Brahms with immense humility. |
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Open-heartedly human beings condemn others in a spirit of humility, or duteousness, of fear and trembling about their own moral standing. |
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Blake also disliked Reynolds' apparent humility, which he held to be a form of hypocrisy. |
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One could feel her humility as the abused daughter, bedazzlement at her own transformation and overall grace. |
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Once she arrives in Marseilles, Mary is presented as an intriguing mixture of learnedness and feminine humility. |
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Similar to the Kingmaker book, the conference teaches women how to enlarge their sphere of influence through Christ-like service and humility. |
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During the conference call, Sherwood showed appropriate humility. |
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Does not the whole tenor of the divine law positively require humility and meekness to all men? |
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There is such a thing as the Butler Way, a team-first philosophy that stresses humility, passion, unity, servanthood and thankfulness. |
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Laozi used the term broadly with simplicity and humility as key virtues, often in contrast to selfish action. |
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Euphronius, he was chosen as Bishop by the clergy and people, who had been charmed with his piety, learning, and humility. |
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With a generosity and humility too rare in our era of monologues and monomanias, he has entered into a wholehearted dialogue with thinkers of every philosophical orientation. |
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However, they should not confront gaps in knowledge with cavalierism, but with a humility that guides them towards working to gain the understanding enabling them to serve. |
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Often the difference is attributable to the presence of pride or the absence of humility. So, you're having a conversation and you are trying to be humblesome. |
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Since this veiled sacerdotalism underlies a fable of the playwright's personal achievement, it lays a basis for Prospero's eventual act of humility. |
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Some Muslims began to question the piety of indulgence in a worldly life and emphasized poverty, humility and avoidance of sin based on renunciation of bodily desires. |
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Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, concern for the poor, and the environment, as well as his commitment to interfaith dialogue. |
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Thus in 1647, I in all humility accepted this removal, and preached my trial sermon on Judica Sunday, in the presence of the parishioners and commissaries. |
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