Not being disabled is truly no merit, but a gift that can be taken from any of us at any time.
— Richard von Weizsäcker (1920–2015), Deutscher Politiker (CDU), sechster Bundespräsident der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Topics: Humility & Pride, Meaning & Identity
All quotes by Richard von Weizsäcker (3)
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
C.S. Lewis
Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.
Philip Yancey
It is better to be a patient of Christ than a doctor of theology.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
There is a God, and I'm not him.
John Mark Comer
Humility is so shy. If you begin talking about it, it leaves.
Tim Keller
God loves to use people whom others believe are unqualified.
Craig Groeschel
I am just a small cable - God is the current.
Mother Teresa
Humility is the ability to look up even to the smallest things in life.
Albert Schweitzer