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Humility See also Modesty. Humorousness (See WITTINESS.) Bernadette Soubirous, St. humble girl to whom Virgin Mary appeared. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 65–66] washes dishes even though a cardinal. [Christian Hagiog.: Hall, 50] traditional representation of humility. [Plant Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 167] pictured with head bent as sign of humbleness. [Christian Hagiog.: Hall, 53] used by da Vinci as symbol of humility. [Plant Symbol-ism: Embolden, 25] . meek princess renounced world, cared for sick. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 112] abases self in awe of the Lord. [O.T.: Job 40:3–5; 42:1–6] the Baptist feels unworthy before Christ. [N.T.: Mark 1:7; Luke 3:16] traditional representation of humility. [Plant Symbolism: Flora Symbolica 172] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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