“The heroes in paganism correspond exactly to the saints in popery, and holy dervises in MAHOMETANISM. The place of, HERCULES, THESEUS, HECTOR, ROMULUS, is now supplied by DOMINIC, FRANCIS, ANTHONY, and BENEDICT. Instead of the destruction of monsters, the subduing of tyrants, the defence of our native country; whippings and fastings, cowardice and humility, abject submission and slavish obedience, are become the means of obtaining celestial honours among mankind.” MeanCountryMankindHumilityHeroHolyDestructionSaintMonstersObedienceNativeHonourTyrantsCowardiceSubmissionDefencePaganismCelestialFastingObtainingHectorTheseusNative CountryRomulus Book:Delphi Complete Works of David Hume (Illustrated) Source: Delphi Complete Works of David Hume (Illustrated)
“Some one called Sir Richard Steele the "vilest of mankind," and he retorted with proud humility, "It would be a glorious world if I were.” IfsWorldWould BeMankindHumilityProudGlorious Author:Christian Nestell Bovee
“A contemplation of God's works, a generous concern for the good of mankind, and the unfeigned exercise of humility only, denominate men great and glorious.” MenMankindGreatnessHumilityExerciseConcernGenerousContemplationGlorious Author:Joseph Addison
“Mankind is like dogs, not gods - as long as you don't get mad they'll bite you - but stay mad and you'll never be bitten. Dogs don't respect humility and sorrow.” LongMankindDogHumilitySorrowMadBites Author:Jack Kerouac