People have an idea that it is just the wealthy who are…
““People have an idea that it is just the wealthy who are proud. But go down on some of the back streets, and you will find that some of the very poorest are as proud as the richest. It is the heart, you know. People that haven’t any money are just as proud as those that have. We have got to crush it out. It is an enemy. You needn’t be proud of your face, for there is not one but that after ten days in the grave the worms would be eating your body. There is nothing to be proud of—is there? Let us ask God to deliver us from pride.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride exists across all social classes; it is a moral flaw that must be humbled before death.
In simple terms: Pride is a universal sin that leads to downfall.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and seek divine help.
Themes
pride
humility
morality
spirituality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious counseling
- community teaching
Key Concepts
sin
ego
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your relationships?
- What practices can foster humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be a source of motivation for some, making it hard to eradicate.