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“The barbarian loves his own pride, and hates, or disbelieves in, the pride of others. I will be a civilized being, I will love the pride of my adversaries, of my servants, and my lover; and my house shall be, in all humility, in the wilderness a civilized place.” quote by Karen Blixen
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““The barbarian loves his own pride, and hates, or disbelieves in, the pride of others. I will be a civilized being, I will love the pride of my adversaries, of my servants, and my lover; and my house shall be, in all humility, in the wilderness a civilized place.””

Karen Blixen

About This Quote

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

Embracing others' pride with humility creates a civilized, inclusive community.

In simple terms: Respect others' pride, stay humble.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility and respect.

Themes

humility pride community

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • multicultural workplaces
  • family dynamics
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

cultural respect interpersonal relations humane values

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance humility with self-worth?
  • What practices foster mutual respect?
A Different Perspective

Pride can still cause division.

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