Tao Te Ching 34

The great Tao pours itself into its work, yet it makes no claim. It nourishes infinite worlds, yet it doesn’t hold on to them.

Since it is merged with all things and hidden in their heart, it can be called humble. It isn’t aware of its greatness; thus it is truly great.
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Humility is hard to develop. But the Tao Te Ching invites us to find humility by following some basic advice:

§ We should pour ourselves into our work, but make no claim about it.
§ We should nourish the people around us, but make no attempt to hold on to or control them.
§ We should remain unaware of any greatness that may be in us; awareness of our greatness will diminish our greatness.

Referring to this as basic advice doesn’t mean that it’s easy to follow. It’s difficult – but it’s the only path to humility and thus to greatness.