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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 every now and then peep out and show itself. You see it perhaps often in this History. For…” 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 every now and then peep out and show itself. You see it perhaps often in this History. For even if I could conceive that I had completely overcome it, I should probably be proud of my Humility.””

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 resists suppression; even attempts at humility can mask underlying arrogance, revealing the difficulty of mastering self‑esteem.

In simple terms: Pride persists despite effort.

Key Takeaway

Humility can hide pride.

Themes

pride humility self‑awareness psychology virtue

Mood

introspection irony

Type

philosophical didactic

When to use this quote

  • personal development workshops
  • ethical debates
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

inner conflict self‑deception

Practical Applications

  • illustrating moral paradoxes
  • guiding self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can true humility exist without pride?
  • How does one recognize concealed arrogance?
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