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“In reality there is perhaps no one of our natural Passions so hard to subdue as Pride. Disguise it, struggle with it, beat it down, stifle it, mortify it as much as one pleases, it is still alive, and will now and then peek out and show itself.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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““In reality there is perhaps no one of our natural Passions so hard to subdue as Pride. Disguise it, struggle with it, beat it down, stifle it, mortify it as much as one pleases, it is still alive, and will now and then peek out and show itself.””

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

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

Pride is a deep‑seated passion that resists suppression and reemerges despite attempts to control it.

In simple terms: Pride is hard to fully eliminate.

Key Takeaway

Accept pride’s presence and manage it wisely.

Themes

pride self inner conflict

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology ego self‑regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pride manifest in your life?
  • What strategies help keep pride balanced?
A Different Perspective

Denial can intensify the feeling.

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