The more humble a man is, the wiser he is; the more arrogant he is, the more foolish he is.
God gives understanding to the humble, so that they may know and understand, but He opposes the proud.
The more the humble are at peace with the Lord, the more the Lord endows them with understanding.
And understanding is light that leads to the One, Living, and True God.
Blessed are they who have understanding, to see the transitoriness of this world and the nothingness of man.
Blessed are they who feel small and insignificant, for God will elevate them to the highest knowledge, to the knowledge of the existence and majesty of the Most High God.
St. Nicholai of Zica