Humility as a family value
Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Families who choose it want to raise people who celebrate others, admit what they do not know and laugh at their own mistakes first. In a creed, humility pairs well with excellence: work hard, do well, and keep your head the same size.
Family mottos about humility
- Walk humbly
- Stay humble
- Lift others up
- Humble hearts
- Stay humble. Speak true.
- Stay humble. Be brave. Keep your word.
- Humility and hard work
Latin mottos with humility
In Latin, humility is Humilitas; “by” or “with humility” is Humilitate. Paired with another value it makes a classic two-word motto.
- Humilitate et Veritate
- By humility and truth
- Humilitate et Fortitudine
- By humility and courage
- Humilitate et Officio
- By humility and duty
- Humilitate et Labore
- By humility and work
- Humilitate et Clementia
- By humility and mercy
- Humilitate et Liberalitate
- By humility and generosity
- Humilitate et Hospitalitate
- By humility and hospitality
Creed lines about humility
Classic (timeless and formal)
We walk humbly and lift others up.
We are quick to listen and slow to boast.
We remember that no one stands above another.
Warm (heartfelt and plain-spoken)
We celebrate others and stay humble about ourselves.
We admit when we don't know.
We're proud of each other, not full of ourselves.
Playful (funny, but still true)
We are humble. In fact, we are the most humble family.
We let others win at cards. Sometimes.
We laugh at ourselves first.
A sample creed built around humility
This is what the generator writes for a family whose answers put humility first, in the classic tone. Your family's own answers will change the lines, and you can edit every one.
This is our family creed:
We remember that no one stands above another.
We speak the truth, though it cost us.
We stand firm when it would be easier to run.
Bound by love, we go forward together.
Humility in heraldry
Vert (green) is the color most often tied to humility: traditionally hope, joy and loyalty in love. Symbols that suit it:
Talk about it at the table
- Who is someone you admire for being humble?
- Is it hard to admit when you do not know something? Why?
- How do we celebrate a win without bragging?