Pride is a wound, and vanity is the scab on it. One's life…
“Pride is a wound, and vanity is the scab on it. One's life picks at the scab to open the wound again and again. In men, it seldom heals and often grows septic.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride and vanity cause ongoing personal suffering, repeatedly reopening emotional wounds.
In simple terms: Pride hurts, vanity worsens it.
Avoid pride and vanity to heal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- mental health
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your decisions?
- What steps reduce vanity?
Healing may be hindered by deep‑seated ego.