Is that a reason to be attracted to someone?
If someone is not particularly accomplished, isn't it just 'normal' to be humble? Since they really don't have anything to be cocky about.
Doesn't humility only mean something if you're accomplished and also humble?
2007-12-31 02:55:28 · 18 answers · asked by angibabi113 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Humility is sometime sconfused with cow towing and weakness. true humility is born of the strength in knowing that more is achieved and and resolved with understanding and kind words.
Its an aquired gift, but works veritable miracles when applied appropriately.
To The Great in Spirit and
Humble of Heart.
Be Steeped in Humility.
2007-12-31 03:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by VAndors Excelsior™ (Jeeti Johal Bhuller)™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that there is no humility or arrogance, merely an understanding of yourself, or lack there of. When a person sees that he is not alone, that his actions effect others, feels the bond that exists between himself and others, then he displays what is called humility. Then it is natural.
2007-12-31 13:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Herodotus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
humility builds character
2007-12-31 12:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by T Leeves 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The meek shall inherit the dearth.
(just kidding! Actually there is a lot more strength in genuine humility than arrogant people want to admit. It is a reflection of having enough confidence so that you don't have to go around proving your greatness to everyone you come into contact with - that gets annoying very quickly and to me is a sign of a fragile ego and moral weakness)
2007-12-31 11:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humility is two steps from slavery.
The very idea of not being accomplished implies some kind of objective measure of what accomplishment is. There is no such measure; value is subjective. Therefore, there is no reason to be humble, it undermines self-worth.
On the other hand, when you have self-worth, there is no reason to be cocky either. Do what you will...
2007-12-31 11:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sir N. Neti 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can anyone truely be humble? Everyone feels pride, and everyone feels low. It's hard to find someone in between. Plus, you can never really determine someone's motives. People can hide themselves well.
Therefore, humility has a lot of value, since it's rare.
2007-12-31 11:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humility is the act of being modest or respectful to another. So I would say that everyone would be better off to practice a little humility.
Success is a different topic on it's own but in my opinion not necessary to be able to show humility. Besides it's our perceptions to events and people that define their actions. If I were trying to be humble, it may not be receive that way by others. That does not mean it doesn't have value though. The value of being humble is to yourself. You know what your intent are in most given situations.
2007-12-31 11:10:07 · answer #7 · answered by nightwing7011 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would LOVE it if my husband had some humbleness. That is his biggest problem in my opinion. Humility does have value, but confidence is nice to have in a mate too. There is a difference between confidence & *********
2007-12-31 11:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Worm is back 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"False Humility" is just as bad as being a "braggart..."
It's perfectly okay to "proclaim and be proud of" your own successes and accomplishments...
The trick is to be "humble" about the fact that you know that your "successes and accomplishments" do NOT make you a better person than those who have less or none...
The "overall good character and warm heart" of a person is what matters...
And, typically...good character and a warm heart lead to successes and accomplishments...
And sometimes...HAVING a "good character and a warm heart..."
Is the best "success and accomplishment" of ALL that a person can achieve in this "dog-eat-dog" world...
2007-12-31 11:03:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humility or an appreciation of what one has at the current time is really a GREAT trait. It doesn't matter how much or little someone has done.
For example if you went by looks. To me the most beautiful woman around would the one who doesn't know she is beautiful.
2007-12-31 11:02:20 · answer #10 · answered by KC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋