+152 Saying you're humble immediately makes you less humble. amirite?

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I understand what you're saying but I think it's possible to acknowledge humility in yourself.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I would just say it in a different way, like saying "i try my best to stay humble" comes across a lot better

by Anonymous 1 year ago

This! Saying you're TRYING to be humble when you're clearly very humble is a classic humble-move.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

This is exactly what I was going to say - acknowledge the effort, not the result.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

unless you're Uriah Heep

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Agreed, when you don't do it for self-glorification or brag about it out of context, it's not an act of arrogance

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Just don't say it out loud.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Just don't commit a humble fumble.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Yeah; or even just ‚I'd like to think I'm humble‘, that's what I usually say when it comes up for whatever reason The Truth is people that are humble rarely ever have to say so directly, right? Like, the last time I mentioned it like that is when someone asked me what I think my own strenghts are, aside from that; why would you ever need to say that out loud to anyone except for if you're especially not humble and trying to cope?

by Anonymous 1 year ago

"Well you know I'm a million times as humble as thou art" \-Weird Al

by Anonymous 1 year ago

First place my mind went.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Only if you think being humble is a brag

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I am the most humble person you can meet. No one does humble like me, I'm the best at it.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Yes, this. Like, it is absolutely OK to accept that you are humble and it is OK to say you are humble time to time, but if they are trying to promote themselves all the time as humble then they are just trying to gain popularity which is not very humble.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Not if you are holding you dick at the time.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Im holding someone else's dick don't worry

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Size?

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Bigger than mine :(

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Very humble this one is!!!!

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I am very humble. I'm probably the most humble person I know. There isn't anyone more humble than me

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I hear this all the time in the circles I run in and it aggravates me so much. If you ARE humble, you do not SAY that you are humble. Otherwise that negates all the humbleness you have.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

This isn't true. I'm so humble, and am just such a good person that I can revel in how humble I am without not being humble. Unlike SOME people. /j

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Weird Al: "I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art" From Amish Paradise. 😋

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Well, I humbly disagree. 🤣

by Anonymous 1 year ago

My humble ranks amongst the greatest in the history of the universe!

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Yeah but im like humble times a million so the amount i lose is but a drop in the vast ocean of my humility

by Anonymous 1 year ago

So if I admit to being arrogant am I humble?

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I suppose… If you humbly admit your arrogance.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I always say "I try being humble."

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Let me tell you how tremendously humble I am, the most humblest guy you'll ever meet, it's true! everyone's talking about it. Since you're a nice guy, I'm gonna make you a deal, I'm gonna let you buy my statue for a bargain price of the century, you can put it in your yard, and everyone's gonna love it, you'll be the most popular guy in town, just like me. Only for $20,000, but you gotta act now, this is a humble offer that you can't pass up. Borrow money from friends if you have to! It'll be more than worth it, when it goes up in value. This BS humble sale was brought to you by none other than the Humbleding incorporated. Act now while supplies last!

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Think you're really righteous? Think you're pure in heart? Well I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Certainly not me, The World Humility Grand Champion...

by Anonymous 1 year ago

So, in contrary, to appear more humble, you shoud say you're overbearing (not a native, which word should fit?)

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I'll always remember Trump in an interview once saying how incredibly humble he was.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I disagree. It depends on how you say it. Is the person just stating that they're humble, Or are they bragging that their humble. there is a difference.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Yeah, there's a fine being self aware and trying to brag

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I take great pride in my humility.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

It's impossible to be humble without first knowing the truth of who you are, and then accepting who you are as a person. If you're able to do this and discover you truly are a humble person, then saying so doesn't diminish your humility, but rather exemplifies it. Saying you aren't humble would actually be a lie, and only serves to protect one's imagine as others are under the false notion that speaking of yourself in such a manner is considered to not be polite and sounds like bragging. It's only not humble if you're wrong.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

What about the phrase "I have been humbled"?

by Anonymous 1 year ago

That's not about yourself being humble.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I think it's a phrase said in reaction to something knocking you down off your high horse. Not that you've always been humble but a situation has made you so.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Oh yeah, hmm, I think you might be right.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Generally, If someone has to tell you they're, Rich Mature Humble Or Spiritual They're not..

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Really depends on how it said. Are they just describing themselves making statements or are they bragging about themselves, And being arrogant about it.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Yeah, that's true..

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I think most people say that back as a joke because nobody knows how to react when someone says you are humble.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

This is the whole basis of the Drax joke - "I too, am extraordinarily humble"

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I'm smart, I'm cool, I'm nice, I'm anything positive also applies I think.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

My boyfriend says this all the time and every time my internal eye roll is threatening to pop my eye sockets lol

by Anonymous 1 year ago

You're humble. Soz. XD

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I too am extraordinarily humble

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I understand why you would think that. Most folks just don't understand how humble I can be though. It's ok though, I don't hold that against them. I'm humble like that.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I remember a guy from class who bragged about being the most humble guy in school with a straight face.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I am humble. I'm the most humble. When it comes to being humble I win!!

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Bar none, I am the most humblest.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Good thing I never brag about how humble I am.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I'm so humble that even with the loss of humbleness incurred by talking about it, I'm still hella humble! /s

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Bet you wish you could be as humble as me

by Anonymous 1 year ago

So how do I say I feel humble, is it prideful to say you're humble. Guess it doesn't matter because how we perceive ourselves isn't how others perceive us.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Bro I'm literally the most humble person to ever live.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Humblest guy in the room and I am in the room too

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I've got a general rule to never say I'm nice, intelligent, funny, or an empath. These should be things people say about you based on your actions rather than your own admission of those qualities.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Sometimes, when I figure out a puzzle or solve a problem that has been driving me crazy I'll usually say something like, "Yes, I am a genius....and humble too!" I like to add the humble part ironically

by Anonymous 1 year ago

"I try to stay humble" works though.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Admitting your stupid instantly makes you 3% less stupid (aka more smarterer)

by Anonymous 1 year ago

That's wrong, I am the most humble person ever and everyone knows it and agrees with me when I tell them, and if they're wrong then they should just shut up then.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

People always tell me all the time that my greatest trait is my humility and I definitely agree with them

by Anonymous 1 year ago

You're doing it wrong, but then again, I'm maybe 100x more humble than you. I'm like, the BEST at at being humble. 🥸

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I don't know about you, but my greatest trait is humility

by Anonymous 1 year ago

"Any man who has to say that he is humble is not truly humble." - Not Tywin Lannister, but it might have been.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

I'm humble enough that mentioning it barely makes a dent in my humbleness.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

The humble way to say it is that I try to be humble.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Not me! I'm WAY to humble that. I'm basically the humblest.

by Anonymous 1 year ago