Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues
hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.
-St. Augustine
For Reflection:
Consider St. Augustine’s statement about humility. Why do you think humility is the foundation of all the other virtues? Why is the appearance of any other virtue merely pretense if humility is lacking? 
Section Five: The Peril of Discouragement
“In barren times, when duty seems difficult and the daily task has no charm, when all spiritual consolation is refused us, and the beautiful light that gilds life is veiled, then humble prayer alone can uphold us and give us hour by hour and day by day the will to act ‘against our will’.”
-Elisabeth Leseur
