But self-abasement is just inverted egoism. Anyone who acts with genuine humility will be as far from humiliation as from arrogance.

In the process of trial and error,
Our failed attempts are meant to destroy arrogance and provoke humility.

Kissinger would probably be outraged even if he reread his own memoirs, on the grounds that they are not favorable enough.

Early in my career...I had to choose between an honest arrogance and a hypercritical humility... I deliberately choose an honest arrogance, and I've never been sorry.

Stay humble & half the world will respect you. Stay haughty and the other half will mirror you.Let the person's character decide what you show.

Some things sound better if they don't come from you.