Angela was being reassuring. Someone must have been…
““Angela was being reassuring. Someone must have been getting at the child. Wouldn’t you think they’d be delighted to see someone try to get on? Give some encouragement and support. But it had never been the way. “I do worry a bit. I don’t want to be abnormal.” Clare was solemn. “Well, I hope you’re not bigheaded enough to think that you’re something special. That would be a sin of Pride you know.” “I suppose so.” “You can know it, not suppose it. It’s there in black and white in the catechism. The two great sins against Hope are Pride and Despair. You mustn’t get drawn toward either of them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A conversation about humility, pride, and the dangers of self‑importance, urging reliance on faith over ego.
In simple terms: Humility over pride; avoid sin of pride and despair.
Key Takeaway
Choose humility, seek hope.
Themes
humility
faith
pride
hope
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- spiritual guidance
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
sin
catechism
ego
self‑importance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when confidence becomes pride?
- What practices keep you grounded in humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be justified as confidence; balance is needed.