So no one should praise himself, saying:
“I am righteous, I am pious, I perform acts of obedience.” Do not praise yourself, for you will inevitably make mistakes.
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My soul has become proud
‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه carried a water skin around his neck; he was asked about it, and he replied: ‘My soul has become proud, and I wanted to humble it.’
One who is shy will never gain knowledge
One who is shy will never gain knowledge, nor one who is proud.