A proud person thinks that he is a great devotee because he is speaking about Krishna. However, a devotee is actually one who is not proud and always thinks that he is an instrument—always subordinate to the superior order. He sees the potency to execute that superior order is already impregnated in the words of that order, and if any good qualities manifest in him or any abilities to induce others to develop good qualities to become Krishna conscious, it is only because he is following the Lord’s instructions.
(Lectures from a disciple, Vol 3, Expansion of Krishna Consciousness, Pg 391, 2nd Paragraph)