The French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu died on Wednesday. Most people in the United States had never heard of him, but he was considered one of the most important thinkers of contemporary France.

St. Augustine wrote that there were two kinds of love in the world: amor sui ad contemptum Dei et amor Dei ad contemptum sui — “love of self to the contempt of God and love of God to the contempt of ...

For many people, humility is a message of the season. On Christmas, some like to recall from Philippians 2:8 that Jesus “humbled himself,” becoming “obedient to the point of death.” For some Jews like ...

When friends remembered actor Chadwick Boseman, mourning his recent death, his humility is what seemed to come up the most. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney) Breaking news: I’ve ...

Throughout Christian history, interpretations of biblical scripture have deeply influenced doctrines that shape beliefs, ethical standards, and societal norms. Despite the insistence by many ...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s eulogy for her son Hersh was nothing short of devastating. Her voice, heavy with grief, expressed a mother’s profound anguish: “I ask your forgiveness. If ever I was impatient ...

Scottish Proverb of the Day: The world is full of things that appear simple from a distance but reveal incredible depth once we truly engage with them. The Scottish proverb, “Learn the language of the ...

In today’s world of boastful athletes, it seems that humility is a lost trait. But the 2006 Winter Olympics in particular offer a shining example for athletes and business leaders, alike. For 14 days ...

Now that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has some time on his hands, I’d like to book him as a trainer for public figures. He’s got a message folks from all walks of life could use: Be humble ...