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“There’s a difference between humiliation and humility. Humiliation lies. Humility speaks truth. Humiliation silences you. Humility empowers you. Humiliation is a byproduct of conflict with someone else. Humility is a byproduct of peace within yourself. The goal of humiliation is to make you hate yourself. Humility requires us to love our ‘me of the moment’ selves with compassion and good humor, making way for better selves we know we can be.”

Book:I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us

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I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us

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Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth is an American singer, actress, and comedian, born on July 24, 1968. She is known for her performances in Broadway musicals and for her roles in television and film. more

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Source: Selected essays

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Book:Selected essays

Source: Selected essays

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