Humility
True greatness lies in lowering oneself before God and others — a virtue exalted across all traditions.
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
“Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.”
“And do not turn your cheek in contempt toward people and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like every self-deluded and boastful person. And be moderate in your pace and lower your voice.”
“A monk who is restrained in body, restrained in speech, restrained in mind, and who is composed — that monk is said to be truly at peace.”
“Humility, unpretentiousness, nonviolence, tolerance, simplicity, approaching a bona fide spiritual master, cleanliness, steadiness, self-control — all these I declare to be knowledge.”
“The Master, by residing in the Tao, sets an example for all beings. Because he doesn't display himself, people can see his light. Because he doesn't define himself, people recognize him.”