and how can we be humble?
2007-03-10 01:37:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
does it mean not being selfish and/or showing off?
2007-03-10 02:22:58 · update #1
The root of humble is humus or of the earth. By extension, a humble person is grounded. They do not self-abase nor do the over-inflate their egos. A humble person is a person we admire and wish to emulate.
-MM
2007-03-10 03:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I think of humble, I think of a quote from Denzel Washington. He went home one time and was telling his mother how much he accomplished. His mother said that's fine son, now get the bucket and squeegee and do the windows. He listened and did his job for his mother.
He said when you "make it", part of the job is to give back to life, to society and to your family.
Denzel also said that his mother reminded him that her parents were preachers and they prayed everynight for my children and my children's children.
So he was reminded that he is where he is because generations have prayed for him to succeed.
To be humble is to succeed at life and to leave the bragging to others. To be humble is to smile at adversity and keep going with keeping your self worth in tact.
I hope this helps.
GOD bless us always.
MBA-Boston Univ.
CPA-retired
2007-03-10 09:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be humble is to eximplify qualities of humility. Humility comes from being able to admit your weaknesses even when you're being tested the most.
2007-03-10 09:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by Elliot A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
''Humble'' Simply means to put others before yourself. It noes not mean you completely let yourself get taken advantage of...just be nice.
2007-03-10 11:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Brian O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you don't think you are better than anyone else and don't brag. When you are in a conversation, trying not to make it about you.
2007-03-10 09:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To not have an ego.
By working at it every day. Practice makes perfect.
2007-03-10 09:39:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"humble" has several different meanings: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/humble
2007-03-10 09:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
easy going, kind, gentle
2007-03-10 10:03:47 · answer #8 · answered by jpearlpeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it means to be sad.i dont know!lol
2007-03-10 09:46:09 · answer #9 · answered by Taylor. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
meek
2007-03-10 10:54:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋