I’m interested in this humbler approach, one that is more accepting of human foibles, and indeed sees dignity and peace as emerging more from that acceptance than from any method of transcending the human condition.

Thomas Moore
About This Quote

This quote is one of the greatest lessons on the importance of humility. Instead of worrying about what you can get, think about what you can give. Instead of worrying about what you are not, focus on what you are. Instead of worrying about how things will be when you are old, try thinking about how they will be when you are gone.

We all have moments in life where we feel small and fragile. The great thing that this quote says is that in those moments, we have an opportunity to grow in our ability to see ourselves in a new way or to live up to the best aspects of who we are.

Source: Care Of The Soul: A Guide For Cultivating Depth And Sacredness In Everyday Life

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