The Ways of the Righteous Project -
Gate of Humility

1. Humility is a noble trait and a good quality. It is the opposite of pride.
   Orchot Tzadikim: Shaar Ha’Anavah
   
2. Humility is the root of Divine service, and a small deed of the humble man is a thousand times more acceptable to God than a great deed of the proud man.
   Orchot Tzadikim: Shaar Ha’Anavah
   
3. The root of humility vis-ŕ-vis God is when one considers himself unworthy of the good that God has given him.
   Orchot Tzadikim: Shaar Ha’Anavah
   
4. A humble person will reflect that all of the good things he does are tiny relative to what he ought to do.
   Orchot Tzadikim: Shaar Ha’Anavah
   
5. One must conduct himself with humility in dealing with people and in monetary matters, to deal beyond the letter of the law.
   Gemara Bava Metziah 30b
   
6. If one is greatly shamed by word or deed and is in a position to take revenge, but he controls himself and forgives the other for the sake of God, this is a sign of humility.
   Orchot Tzadikim: Shaar Ha’Anavah
   
7. The humble man is patient, and patience leads to peace.
   Orchot Tzadikim: Shaar Ha’Anavah
   
8. A soft answer turns away wrath.
   Mishlei 15:1
   
9. One should not be humble in the presence of the wicked.
   Mishlei 25:26
   

Each of the following gates contains roughly 20
short teachings on that topic