Humility

.....from Trilochan Bailur on 11 June 2012
Humility
Confidence without humility is arrogance. Humility is foundation of
all the virtues. It is a sign of greatness. Humility does not mean
self-demeaning behavior that would amount to belittling oneself.
Sincere humility attracts but false humility detracts.
Many years ago, a rider came across some soldiers who were trying to
move a heavy log without success. The corporal was standing by as the
men struggled. The rider asked the corporal why he wasn't helping. The
corporal replied, ``I am the corporal; I give orders.'' The rider
dismounted, went up to the soldiers and helped them to lift the log.
With his help, the log got moved. The rider quietly mounted his horse
and went to the corporal and said, ``The next time your men need help,
send for the commander-in-chief.'' After he left, the corporal and his
men found out that the rider was George Washington.
The message is clear. Success and humility go hand in hand. When
others blow your horn, the sound goes further. Just think about it.
Simplicity and humility are two hallmarks of greatness.