Anavah means that one considers other people impor-tant, while…
Anavah means that one considers other people impor-tant, while not assessing his own importance. It is a trait that is fundamental to the pursuit of peace.
— from The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection) · Maharal of Prague Pirkel Avos: A Commentary based on selections from Maharal's Derech Chai
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Real humility has nothing to do with thinking poorly of yourself. It is what our tradition calls anavah: holding other people as truly important without shrinking your own worth to do it. It is the trait that makes unity possible, because it lets you admit you do not know everything and stay open to another person's idea; humility, paradoxically, is the key to the greatest power there is. — The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection)