Quotes about Self-distrust

The tendency in legalistic religion is to mistrust God, to mistrust others, and consequently, to mistrust ourselves.

The first thing to be learned by all who would become workers together with God is the lesson of self-distrust; then they are prepared to have imparted to them the character of Christ. This is not to be gained through education in the most scientific schools. It is the fruit of wisdom that is obtained from the divine Teacher alone.

The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.