It is always the secure who are humble.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humility comes from feeling secure rather than needing to prove oneself.
- In plain terms
- Secure people are naturally humble.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek security to become humble.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel secure?
- Does security lead to humility?
Another view
Not all humble people are secure; some may be insecure and withdrawn.
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