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Pride, if not the origin, is the medium of all…

“Pride, if not the origin, is the medium of all wickedness-the atmosphere without which it would instantly die away.” quote by Arthur Helps
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“Pride, if not the origin, is the medium of all wickedness-the atmosphere without which it would instantly die away.”

Arthur Helps

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pride fuels wickedness; without it, evil would not thrive.

In simple terms: Pride is a root of evil.

Key Takeaway

Check pride to prevent wrongdoing.

Themes

pride evil morality

Mood

cautionary serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • leadership training
  • personal development
  • ethical counseling

Key Concepts

virtue ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other vices lead to wickedness?
  • How can humility be cultivated?
A Different Perspective

Not all evil stems from pride alone.

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