Not bad for a man with very little education and from a humble background!

And as a high achiever from a humble background, she knew whom to thank.

She is described as not very pretty and from a much more humble background than Nikhil.

She came from very humble backgrounds and worked as a maid to pay her way through the University.

Despite a humble background, he was able to use his education to achieve high professional and social status.

He had tried before, in 1798 but failed because of his humble background.

Boys of humble background might also gain a similar place in a great house.

From a relatively humble background, he has ascended to high office.

The aim is to help young people from humble backgrounds to join the private sector.

However, given his humble background, life teaches him to be calculated in whatever he does.