Pride Quotes

The infinitely little have a pride infinitely great.

Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of

Who combats bravely is not therefore brave, He dreads a death-bed like the meanest slave: Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise, - His pride in reasoning, not in acting lies

There is this paradox in pride it makes some men ridiculous, but prevents others from becoming so

At every trifle, scorn to take offence; that always shows great pride, or little sense

Human pride is not worthwhile; there is always something lying in wait to take the wind out of it

With the pride of the artist, you must blow against the walls of every power that exists the small trumpet of your defiance.

A man may and ought to pride himself more on his will than on his talent

The whole family of pride and ignorance are incestuous, and mutually beget each other

Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments

The passions grafted on wounded pride are the most inveterate; they are green and vigorous in old age.

Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak.

Pride is seldom delicate; it will please itself with very mean advantages.

Humility is the ability to give up your pride and still retain your dignity.

Pride, avarice, and envy are in every home

Pride is as loud a beggar as want, and a great deal more saucy

Pride is the deadliest of sins, but I was bursting with pride
Jonathan Aitken

Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage
Muslih-uddin Sadi

They take their pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost little

Pride had rather out of the way than go behind

Temper gets you into trouble. Pride keeps you there.

The pride of the peacock is the glory of God.

Shame is pride's cloak.







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