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“In all of eternity, no faery born has overcome me in anything .' Aaah. Pride goeth before the fall, my friend"--Irial stood and clasped Devlin's hand--"but you've already fallen, haven't you?' And to that, Devlin had no answer.” quote by Melissa Marr
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““In all of eternity, no faery born has overcome me in anything .' Aaah. Pride goeth before the fall, my friend"--Irial stood and clasped Devlin's hand--"but you've already fallen, haven't you?' And to that, Devlin had no answer.””

Melissa Marr

About This Quote

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

Pride leads to downfall; humility is needed for growth.

In simple terms: Pride causes failure; humility helps.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility before acting.

Themes

pride humility consequences friendship growth

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict
  • relationship tension
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

tragic flaw character development redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is pride healthy?
  • Can pride motivate positive change?
A Different Perspective

Pride may be justified in some contexts.

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