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“She did believe in Austre. She loved the teachings of the five Visions. Humility. Sacrifice. Seeing another's problems before your own. Yet she was beginning to think that she—along with many others—had taken this belief too far, letting her desire to seem humble become a form of pride itself. She…” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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““She did believe in Austre. She loved the teachings of the five Visions. Humility. Sacrifice. Seeing another's problems before your own. Yet she was beginning to think that she—along with many others—had taken this belief too far, letting her desire to seem humble become a form of pride itself. She now saw that when her faith had become about clothing instead of people, it had taken a wrong turn.””

Brandon Sanderson

About This Quote

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

She realizes her humility has turned into pride, showing that virtue can become vice when performed for self‑image.

In simple terms: Humility can become pride.

Key Takeaway

Watch motives behind virtue.

Themes

humility pride faith

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • community service

Key Concepts

self‑deception spirituality ethical paradox

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true humility look like?
  • When does pride hide behind virtue?
A Different Perspective

She may be over‑critical of herself, missing genuine humility.

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