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"Humble: Embracing Simplicity and Grace in Every Aspect of Life" In a world filled with grandeur and ostentation, it is the humble souls who truly shine

Background imageHumble Collection: Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel

Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, spinning at his wheel (Charakha) in 1931, demonstrating his strong work ethic

Background imageHumble Collection: Insects / Bee

Insects / Bee
Humble bees; the wood bee (top) and earth bee (bottom)

Background imageHumble Collection: Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95. 1693-95

Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95. 1693-95
Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo, 1693-95

Background imageHumble Collection: Philemon Baucis Myth Classical Humble Cottagers

Philemon Baucis Myth Classical Humble Cottagers
philemon, baucis, myth, classical, humble, cottagers, hospitable, zeus, hermes, incognito, home, turned, temple, die, trees, history, historical, 10082174

Background imageHumble Collection: Mackonochie / Vfair 1870

Mackonochie / Vfair 1870
ALEXANDER HERIOT MACKONOCHIE Ritualist clergyman

Background imageHumble Collection: The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civ

The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civ
Map: The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civill [sic] Wars since the Conquest Corn Danckertsz sculpsit [London] George Humble, 1627 (c)

Background imageHumble Collection: Elegant Capuchin - Lady's Legs, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum (Five-leaved chymocarpus)

Elegant Capuchin - Lady's Legs, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum (Five-leaved chymocarpus, Chymocarpus pentaphyllus)
FLO4711885 Elegant Capuchin - Lady's Legs, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum (Five-leaved chymocarpus, Chymocarpus pentaphyllus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after S

Background imageHumble Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542975 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The humble carrot and potato raised to the status of princesses as food became shorter)

Background imageHumble Collection: The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho)

The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho)
8675757 The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conceited Apple-Branch)

Background imageHumble Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630708 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumble Collection: Sarah Booth as Christine in 'Love in Humble Life' the Theatre Royal Covent Garden

Sarah Booth as Christine in "Love in Humble Life" the Theatre Royal Covent Garden
FLO4594936 Sarah Booth as Christine in "Love in Humble Life" the Theatre Royal Covent Garden. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Robert Cooper after a painting by Michael William

Background imageHumble Collection: Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep
930964 Uriah Heep by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Personal History of David Copperfield published by Westminster Press circa 1920's).

Background imageHumble Collection: The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho)

The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho)
8675754 The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conceited Apple-Branch)

Background imageHumble Collection: New Testament: A Lesson in Humility (colour litho)

New Testament: A Lesson in Humility (colour litho)
8658775 New Testament: A Lesson in Humility (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson in Humility)

Background imageHumble Collection: Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, 1664. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, 1664. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, 1664. The appearance of an angel to the Roman centurion Cornelius (Acts of the Apostles) telling him to seek out St. Peter, who will then preach to him about Christ

Background imageHumble Collection: 'Hairy' Ainu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown. 'Hairy' Ainu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

"Hairy" Ainu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown. "Hairy" Ainu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
"Hairy" Ainu, 19th century

Background imageHumble Collection: Emperor Sutoku Refusing to Receive the Priest Ennyo in Exile, c1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Emperor Sutoku Refusing to Receive the Priest Ennyo in Exile, c1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Emperor Sutoku Refusing to Receive the Priest Ennyo in Exile, c1880

Background imageHumble Collection: Cottage at Dragley Beck, in which Sir John Barrow was born, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Cottage at Dragley Beck, in which Sir John Barrow was born, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Cottage at Dragley Beck, in which Sir John Barrow was born, 1850. The birthplace of British geographer, linguist, writer and civil servant John Barrow, in Lancashire, (now in Cumbria)

Background imageHumble Collection: fishermen's dwellings

fishermen's dwellings
Pavol Stranak

Background imageHumble Collection: The woman who touched the hem of his garment, illustration from

The woman who touched the hem of his garment, illustration from
IL281084 The woman who touched the hem of his garment, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageHumble Collection: The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas
711594 The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son returning Home (oil on canvas) (see also 711591-3) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93)

Background imageHumble Collection: Oil Field, Humble, Texas nr Houston USA - Mule-pulled tanker

Oil Field, Humble, Texas nr Houston USA - Mule-pulled tanker. Date: 1907

Background imageHumble Collection: Simple floral tribute growing a niche in the great stone walls of Ballintubber Abbey, County Mayo

Simple floral tribute growing a niche in the great stone walls of Ballintubber Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland

Background imageHumble Collection: Birthplace of Sir Titus Salt, Old Manor House, Morley

Birthplace of Sir Titus Salt, Old Manor House, Morley, West Yorkshire Date: 1877

Background imageHumble Collection: Beard Watson's Advertisement

Beard Watson's Advertisement
An illustration of a cottage dining room at Beard Watson's, interior furniture and floor covering specialists. The image shows a simple yet refined room, of a humble cottage. Date: circa 1916

Background imageHumble Collection: Jesus Washing Peter's Feet, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet, 1876 (oil on canvas)
MAN63020 Jesus Washing Peter's Feet, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 48.6x54.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Ford Madox Brown); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageHumble Collection: Of brekynge and hurtynge of amyte and frendshyp, illustration from Alexander Barclays English

Of brekynge and hurtynge of amyte and frendshyp, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship
486402 Of brekynge and hurtynge of amyte and frendshyp, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Background imageHumble Collection: Grace, 1904 (oil on canvas)

Grace, 1904 (oil on canvas)
OVR371671 Grace, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Frovig, Ole (fl.1904); 83x100 cm; Haugesund Art Gallery, Norway; (add.info.: Bordbonn; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageHumble Collection: Guinevere - Before the Coming of the Sinful Queen, 1911 (w / c on paper)

Guinevere - Before the Coming of the Sinful Queen, 1911 (w / c on paper)
BIR189876 Guinevere - Before the Coming of the Sinful Queen, 1911 (w/c on paper) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Background imageHumble Collection: Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)

Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)
5949116 Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageHumble Collection: Portrait of Sir Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), 1912 (litho)

Portrait of Sir Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), 1912 (litho)
STC170385 Portrait of Sir Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), 1912 (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumble Collection: Saint Bernard and his Sister Hombeline, illustration from Helmet & Cowl

Saint Bernard and his Sister Hombeline, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W. M
STC445260 Saint Bernard and his Sister Hombeline, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

Background imageHumble Collection: Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)

Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco)
5949115 Humility sending away Pride, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageHumble Collection: The seamstress, 1881 (oil on canvas)

The seamstress, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR390568 The seamstress, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 130x166 cm; Gothenburg Art Museum, Sweden; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageHumble Collection: A condolence visit (oil on canvas)

A condolence visit (oil on canvas)
OVR390533 A condolence visit (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 55x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageHumble Collection: Saying Grace, 1900 (oil on canvas)

Saying Grace, 1900 (oil on canvas)
OVR395281 Saying Grace, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Sundt-Hansen, Carl (1841-1907); 39x23.5 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageHumble Collection: Pair of peasants, c. 1497 (Burin engraving)

Pair of peasants, c. 1497 (Burin engraving)
5890628 Pair of peasants, c.1497 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 10.5x7.6 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Background imageHumble Collection: The Cowgate (colour litho)

The Cowgate (colour litho)
3652668 The Cowgate (colour litho) by Riddel, James (1857-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowgate. Illustration for Traditions of Edinburgh by Robert Chambers illustrated by James Riddel)

Background imageHumble Collection: The Duke of Somerset, Proud and sincere yet liberal and just he refused to serve under this most

The Duke of Somerset, Proud and sincere yet liberal and just he refused to serve under this most humble of Premiers
611815 The Duke of Somerset, Proud and sincere yet liberal and just he refused to serve under this most humble of Premiers, 7 August 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini

Background imageHumble Collection: Waiter carrying drinks (colour litho)

Waiter carrying drinks (colour litho)
972444 Waiter carrying drinks (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiter carrying drinks)

Background imageHumble Collection: A west-end notion of humble origin (engraving)

A west-end notion of humble origin (engraving)
602265 A west-end notion of humble origin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A west-end notion of humble origin)

Background imageHumble Collection: Mr Peggotty, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)

Mr Peggotty, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405137 Mr Peggotty, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumble Collection: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c. 1910 (colour litho)

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c. 1910 (colour litho)
KW441411 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c.1910 (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumble Collection: Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)

Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393578 Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.2x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumble Collection: Humble heroes, a railway worker at the station of Marano (Venice)

Humble heroes, a railway worker at the station of Marano (Venice) rescues a comrade who has fallen in the wheels
2798837 Humble heroes, a railway worker at the station of Marano (Venice) rescues a comrade who has fallen in the wheels

Background imageHumble Collection: Ms EAB 664 The Last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples feet, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum)

Ms EAB 664 The Last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples feet, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum)
ALI284682 Ms EAB 664 The Last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples feet, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) by Byzantine School, (6th century); 6x7 cm; Diocesan Museum of Rossano, Cosenza, Calabria

Background imageHumble Collection: Ms EAB 664 The Last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples feet

Ms EAB 664 The Last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples feet
XIR252748 Ms EAB 664 The Last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples feet, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Museo Diocesano, Rossano

Background imageHumble Collection: Room in which Joan of Arc was born

Room in which Joan of Arc was born, in Domremy, north-eastern France, as it existed in 1812. 1812



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"Humble: Embracing Simplicity and Grace in Every Aspect of Life" In a world filled with grandeur and ostentation, it is the humble souls who truly shine. Just like Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel, they find solace in simplicity and contentment in modesty. They teach us that true greatness lies not in material possessions but in the richness of character. Take inspiration from the Philemon Baucis Myth Classical Humble Cottagers, who welcomed strangers with open hearts despite their meager means. Like these humble beings, let kindness be your guiding light as you navigate through life's journey. Even insects like bees remind us to stay grounded and work diligently for the greater good. Their tireless efforts symbolize humility as they serve their hive selflessly. The Virgin and Child with Saint Liborius and Carlo Borromeo painting captures a moment of profound humility. It reminds us that even divine figures can embrace humbleness by nurturing relationships based on love, compassion, and empathy. Reflecting on historical events such as Mackonochie/Vfair 1870 or The Invasions of England and Ireland brings forth stories of resilience against adversity while remaining humble amidst chaos. These tales remind us that strength lies not only in power but also in humility. G Stephenson's Willington represents how innovation can stem from modest beginnings. Just like this railway engineer's achievements, never underestimate the potential within yourself or others due to outward appearances. The story of Pharisee and Publican teaches valuable lessons about pride versus humility. Let go of arrogance; instead, embrace humbleness to foster genuine connections with those around you. Sir Titus Salt's birthplace at Old Manor House stands as a testament to how one person's vision can transform lives while staying rooted in their origins—a reminder that success need not compromise our humble beginnings. Beard Watson's Advertisement demonstrates how businesses thrive by staying true to their values and serving with humility.