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A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, read more
A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you.
O, this life
Is nobler than attending for a check,
Richer than doing nothing for a robe,
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O, this life
Is nobler than attending for a check,
Richer than doing nothing for a robe,
Prouder than rustling in unpaid-for silk:
Such pain the cap of him that makes him fine
Yet keeps his book uncrossed.
He that is proud eats up himself. Pride is his own glass, his
own trumpet, his own chronicle; and read more
He that is proud eats up himself. Pride is his own glass, his
own trumpet, his own chronicle; and whatever praises itself but
in the deed, devours the deed in the praise.
In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.
- John Ruskin,
In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.
- John Ruskin,
Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all competition and dreads all rivals.
Pride is an admission of weakness; it secretly fears all competition and dreads all rivals.
Ay, do despise me, I'm the prouder for it;
I like to be despised.
Ay, do despise me, I'm the prouder for it;
I like to be despised.
Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our read more
Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride.
One of the best temporary cures for pride and affection is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts read more
One of the best temporary cures for pride and affection is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs.
