Famous aphorisms about not being complacent
There are mountains beyond the mountains.
Behind the strong man there is a strong man.
There are capable people behind the capable people.
Arrogant soldiers will be defeated.
Those who do not respect themselves will be humiliated, and those who do not fear themselves will be in trouble. Those who are not complacent will benefit, and those who are not self-righteous will be knowledgeable
Being modest and prudent and showing self-respect is not wisdom, but the wisdom of being humble is great wisdom; being self-respecting is not courage, and being humble and courageous is great courage. ——"Proverbs of Disciples·Advocating Courtesy"
If you are humble, you will benefit; if you are reserved, you will be frustrated.
——"Proverbs of Disciples·Courtesy and Courtesy"
A full vessel will be beneficial, but a full person will be a loss. ——Lin Bu
Those who give fame will return their names, and those who give benefits will return benefits. ——"Proverbs of Disciples·Advocating Courtesy"
Humility will be loved by everyone over time, but pride will become a lonely person over time. ——Proverb
The career of fruits is noble, the career of flowers is sweet; but let me do the career of leaves, which hang their green shade humbly and attentively. ——Tagore
A prudent person is good for himself and a virtuous person is good for others. ——Voltaire
Proud people often use pride to cover up their cowardice. ——Hardy
Humility is the highest form of self-denial. ——Shakespeare
Pride is a diligent "guide" who specializes in bringing ignorant and shallow people into the door of satisfaction and arrogance. ——Proverbs
Small knowledge makes people proud, but rich knowledge makes people humble. Therefore, the hollow ears of grain proudly raise their heads to the sky, while the full ears of grain lower their heads to the earth and its mother.
——Anonymous