So I think that the idea of humility is an important one.
Stating (somewhat obliquely) that "anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities," it's about cultivating the often overlooked idea of humility, an excellent means for quieting the now-me-more urges that bedevil addictive people more than their peers.
Perhaps this was Mr. Bush's idea of humility: he talked about a "North American energy policy" rather than one the United States presumes to dominate, and he appeared to be taking seriously proposals for a guest worker program that sends shivers up the backs of some conservatives in his own party.
He basically rejects the idea of humility and is more into this sort of theory of AWESOMENESS.
Would you describe the black swan idea as a philosophy of humility – that is, we never know as much as we think we do?
Speaking on BBC One's Question Time, former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine dismissed calls for any action beyond sanctions against Russia, saying the West should "have a degree of humility on the idea that military intervention or something of that sort is going to solve anything".
Those who looked up at the trees reported greater feelings of awe, were less likely to feel superior to others, and were more likely to help someone in need, supporting the idea that awe fosters a sense of humility and concern for others.
During his speech, Whitacre set a tone of humility and encouraged employees to give him ideas.
"The whole concept came from this type of Japansese technique for clothing called boro, which I had been thinking about for a long time, because I love the idea of beauty and humility.
As opposed to the most widely accepted forms of Christianity, Whitehead emphasized an idea of God that he called "the brief Galilean vision of humility": "It does not emphasize the ruling Caesar, or the ruthless moralist, or the unmoved mover.
