He never forgot his humble origins.

From humble forest dwellers we were forced to become brutal soldiers.

For while Jesus was lowly, he wasso with regards to the teachable.

But, alas, the little blacksmith could admire the Princess only from afar because she was, after all, a princess and he but a lowly blacksmith--not even that tall.

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.