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The head raised too high even in good will be struck off…

“The head raised too high even in good will be struck off too soon.” quote by Pearl S. Buck
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“The head raised too high even in good will be struck off too soon.”

Pearl S. Buck

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 leads to downfall; humility protects against premature failure.

In simple terms: Too much pride invites early defeat.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble and grounded.

Themes

pride humility hubris consequence wisdom

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

moral cultural

When to use this quote

  • Leadership
  • personal development
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Moral teaching cultural proverb

Questions to Reflect On

  • When has pride harmed you?
  • How can humility be a strength?
A Different Perspective

Humility may be misinterpreted as weakness.

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