“Without humility, it’s impossible to hunger and thirst for the truth of Christ, for a proud man hungers and thirsts only for everyone to consider his own views as the truth, even if they’re false. Without humility, it’s impossible to be merciful, for proud people are cruel-hearted. Without humility, it’s impossible to have a pure heart, for pride is the vessel for all ungodliness and vices.”
(St Seraphim Sobolev, 1925 homily)