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humility

hyooh mi li tee

  • n  a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
    not everyone regards humility as a virtue
  • n  a humble feeling
    he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope

  • So Franklin added "humility" to his list.
  • You learn humility, like when you go to an acting coach who makes you pay for 10 lessons in advance and makes you sit out on the stoop until it's your hour.
  • Roosevelt, scarcely an exemplar of humility, nonetheless saved the possibility of governmental humility from the forces of utopian and dystopian arrogance.
News & Articles

  • New Gun Store is an Unwelcome Neighbor
    by Roland Glembine / rglembine@cbs4qc.com One Davenport non- profit is "up in arms" over who could move in next door. Humility of Mary says a new neighbor could cause harm to the same victims the shelter
    June 18, 2013 - CBS4 Quad Cities
  • Texas Gov. Rick Perry pitches a way to ‘win this country back’
    WASHINGTON — Gov. Rick Perry, speaking to Christian conservatives Saturday, urged them to approach the task of rebuilding the movement with humility. After signing in, you'll be asked to confirm your subscription information. You'll only have to do this once.
    June 16, 2013 - Dallas Morning News
  • Perry: Politicians aren't perfect
    Washington (CNN) - Gov. Rick Perry of Texas made light at a major gathering of conservatives on Saturday of his sometimes rocky 2012 run for the White House. "I've learned a little bit about humility particularly on national television," he quipped to laughter at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual conference, which is one of […]
    June 15, 2013 - CNN Political Ticker
Quotes

  • Barack Obama in Bloomberg
    She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility,Obama said in a statement released by his campaign. "She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world...
  • Nancy Pelosi in CBC.ca
    It is with great humility and with great pride that we tonight will make history for our country and progress for the American people,House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said during her closing argument for health-care reform. "Just think, we will...
  • Stephen Harper in Toronto Sun
    David Johnston represents the best of Canada,Harper said in a statement. "He represents hard work, dedication, public service and humility. I am confident he will continue to embody these traits in his new role as the Crown's...

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