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The exercise of humility, as opposed to that of arrogance, has the potential of cementing enduring relationships. It is the one and only way by which we can gain the continued loyalty of friends and colleagues. There are those that habitually enjoy airing their knowledge and biased comments, not as a means of suggesting any constructive idea or voicing an impartial point of view, but as a vehicle to arbitrarily convey an egotistical message to listeners that they are infallible, while wittingly or unwittingly indulging in self-praise that falls miserably short of making any worthy impression whatsoever.

It is important that any suggestion or opinion be tempered, not with a tone of arrogance, but humility. In any kind of social gathering where there is an exchange of views and suggestions, attitude and behavior should be tempered with the courtesy of greeting friends and associates with humility, acknowledging the presence of one and all when it is not difficult to do so.

The practice of humility among members of the United Nations can also establish understanding and goodwill in general; not the blustering attitude of some disgruntled member, in the act of presenting a point of view by way of aggressively countering a particular statement that might be presented by an opponent.

One of the essential components of the principle of democracy is the attribute of humility,
the lack of which might cause it to become unsavory in its general practice. Ostensibly, the sensitivities of nations must be considered as paramount in the course of relationships that can be adversely affected by sheer arrogance, but holds fast by the exercise of humble diplomacy.

Individually or organizationally, the power of humility stands unchallenged.

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