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“If you feel proud, let it be in the thought that you are the servant of God, the son of God. Great men have the nature of a child. They are always a child before Him; so they are free from pride. All their strength is of God and not their own. It belongs to Him and comes from Him.” quote by Ramakrishna
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“If you feel proud, let it be in the thought that you are the servant of God, the son of God. Great men have the nature of a child. They are always a child before Him; so they are free from pride. All their strength is of God and not their own. It belongs to Him and comes from Him.”

Ramakrishna

About This Quote

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

True pride arises from serving a higher purpose, remaining childlike in humility, and recognizing all strength comes from the divine.

In simple terms: Pride fades when you serve God and stay humble.

Key Takeaway

Serve higher purpose, stay humble.

Themes

spirituality humility pride divine service childlike faith

Mood

contemplative reverent inspirational

Type

spiritual ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • leadership
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility affect your leadership?
  • What does “childlike” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May not align with secular perspectives on pride.

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