Galileo Galilei

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.

Italian Scientist

Paulo Coelho

We have to stop and be humble enough to understand that there is something called mystery.

Brazilian Novelist

Madam C. J. Walker

I am not ashamed of my past; I am not ashamed of my humble beginnings.

American Activist

Abraham Lincoln

I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.

American President

Muhammad Ali

It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am.

American Boxer

Golda Meir

Don't be humble... you're not that great.

Israeli Leader

Mike Tyson

Michel de Montaigne

French Philosopher

Joyce Meyer

American Author

Kevin Hart

American Actor

Beware of using 'humble' to falsely underplay achievements, which can seem insincere.

False Modesty

'Humble' suggests genuine modesty; overuse can make one appear disingenuous.

Sincerity Matters

Using 'humble' as a verb often implies an emotional experience for the person involved.

Emotional Impact

To 'humble' can lead to growth; it is not always a negative or demeaning experience.

Not Always Negative

'Humble' can describe social standing without implying lack of worth or dignity.

Social Implications

Many cultures value humble backgrounds, associating them with strong character.

Cultural Respect

'Humble' can reflect a chosen simplicity in lifestyle, not just economic status.

Simplicity Embraced

A 'humble request' conveys politeness and a lack of presumption.

Modesty in Requests

 which are washed and melted, so they become the raw materials that can be used again. As if by magic, bottle three is now ready to be reborn as something completely new. For this bit of plastic with such humble origins, suddenly the sky is the limit.

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 An obsessive chronicler, Pigafetta described the lands and people they encountered. With the help of a humble slave, he also compiled the world's first phrase book of native languages. His journal is the reason we can tell this story.

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 and researchers continue searching for new applications. Already, aspirin's versatility has transformed modern medicine, which is astounding considering its humble beginnings in a scraping of willow bark.

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 lending the character many of his signature characteristics. And since then, Dracula has risen again in countless adaptations, finding eternal life far beyond the humble pages of his birth.

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 even though only one percent of the original pine forest remains writer jim crumley can still feel humbled in its presence pine woods are i mean to my way of thinking

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 like buying your ticket to freedom but the currency it's sweat hard work dedication it's a constant work it's a humbling road where the respect for

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 you show me a humble horse mate and i'll show you a unicorn they don't exist i mean we even bend down so you can get on our backs you think

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 I'm a potter, which seems like a fairly humble vocation.

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 the humble hermit crab harmless and traditionally small

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 Africa town with a meek and humble begin