But when he has done this, let him not say that he knows better than his master, for he only holds a candle in sunshine.

About This Quote

The above saying is an example of how to be humble. This is the type of behavior that allows people to get what they want. People should act like servants to their leaders, not like masters to their leaders.

Source: The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell

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