Humility is a virtue from "summary" of The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
In the harsh and unforgiving landscape of South Africa, where strength and power were often the only things that mattered, humility was a rare and precious quality. It was a virtue that was often overlooked or dismissed as weakness, but in reality, it was a strength of its own. Humility was not about being meek or submissive; it was about knowing one's place in the world and being content with it. It was about recognizing one's own limitations and imperfections, and being willing to learn from others. It was about treating everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their social status or background. In a world where pride and arrogance were rampant, humility stood out like a beacon of light. It was a quality that drew people to you, that made them want to be around you. It was a quality that inspired trust and loyalty, that made others respect and admire you. Humility was not something that could be learned overnight; it was a lifelong jou...
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