Humble
Humble adjective - Belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank.
Usage example: a humble peasant girl who claimed she was chosen by God to restore the French king to his throne
Noble
Noble adjective - Of high birth, rank, or station.
Usage example: despite his noble background, the prince is known for his unpretentious way with common people
Both words in one sentence
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Henry Fonda planned to grow a beard as well as wear brown contact lenses to play the film's villain, but director Sergio Leone talked him out of it, since Fonda having his usual appearance in a role so different from his usual humble and noble characters would make it all the more shocking.
Source: Beard of Evil -
Fate promptly deposits the young hero with a family (usually poor and humble) who will raise him up to be good, just, noble and strong.
Source: Moses in the Bulrushes - Both have humble origin who risen to noble through combination of skill, connection and deeds to said connenction.
Source: Foil / A Song of Ice and Fire
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