We modern egalitarians are tempted to the primal sin of…
“We modern egalitarians are tempted to the primal sin of pride in the opposite way from the ancients. The old, aristocratic form of pride was the desire to be better than others. The new, democratic form is the desire not to have anyone better than yourself. It is just as spiritually deadly and does not even carry with it the false pleasure of gloating superiority.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Modern pride flips from superiority to egalitarian envy, both equally spiritually harmful.
In simple terms: Both old and new pride are spiritually deadly.
Key Takeaway
Beware pride in any form.
Themes
pride
spirituality
egalitarianism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- social media
- community leadership
Key Concepts
ego
comparative self-worth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your pride manifest?
- Can humility replace both forms?
A Different Perspective
Egalitarian pride may mask complacency.