When success is applauded also remember laughter at your failures, don't seek to be ornament on top of building but cornerstone underneath, humble me Jesus, remember you are dustbin, see yourself as you are - despised by others, bear humiliation from others for Christ, find joy in being despised, don't worry if your defects show - only about offence against God, prostrate your soul before God, only for Mary's humility did all generations call her blessed, don't forget your lowliness & the pride which keeps you there, what do you have to be proud for?

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from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá