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Sunday, February 28, 2021

There is an eloquence in true enthusiasm.

Washington Irving

This quote is from pastor and author Rick Warren’s 2002 book “The Purpose Driven Life.” Variations of the quote, however, have appeared in many other sources — and no wonder, as it’s a resonant message. There’s a misperception that to be humble means you shouldn’t regard yourself highly. But to practice true humility requires a shift in perspective, to think not about yourself at all, but to put others first.

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