A kung fu man who was really good was not proud at all…
“A kung fu man who was really good was not proud at all. Pride emphasizes the superiority of one's status. There has to be fear and insecurity in pride, because when you aim at being highly esteemed and achieve such status, you automatically start to worry about losing status.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True skill is humility; pride creates fear of loss and insecurity, undermining genuine mastery.
In simple terms: Skill with humility avoids pride.
Cultivate humility in expertise.
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When to use this quote
- sports training
- artistic practice
- leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does confidence become pride?
- How can you balance pride and humility?
Pride can motivate achievement, so dismissing it entirely may reduce drive.