Calmness and
humility provide pleasures which are not accessible to the selfish and the
proud.
The prerequisite of
a good life is peace between people, and the major obstacle to peace is pride. A
person should be humble, prepared to be falsely accused, ready for everything;
only then can he bring peace into his relationships and into the lives of
others.
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I
will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly
in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my
burden is light.
— Matthew 11:28-30
Pride defends
itself, and not only itself but other sins, and it hates humility, so it
rejects the cure, and hides and justifies the sin. The understanding of sin has
a positive influence on a person; it is even more useful than a good deed,
which can increase pride.
Be strict in judging yourself and gentle in judging others,
and you will have no enemies.
— Chinese Wisdom
Do not be afraid to
be humiliated if you can accept this with humility — you will be repaid many
times in the spiritual blessings which are connected with humility.
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