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“When you're thinking, please remember this: excessive pride is a familiar sin, but a man may just as easily frustrate the will of God through excessive humility.” quote by Ken Follett
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“When you're thinking, please remember this: excessive pride is a familiar sin, but a man may just as easily frustrate the will of God through excessive humility.”

Ken Follett

About This Quote

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

Excessive pride and excessive humility both risk undermining divine purpose; balance is essential.

In simple terms: Both pride and humility can mislead; seek balance.

Key Takeaway

Avoid extremes, pursue humility with confidence.

Themes

pride humility spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decision
  • leadership decisions
  • spiritual practice
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

theology ethics self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when humility becomes self‑sabotage?
  • When does pride become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Extreme humility may suppress necessary action; extreme pride can alienate others.

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