Pride dries the tears of anger and vexation; humility…
“Pride dries the tears of anger and vexation; humility, those of grief. The one is indignant that we should suffer; the other calms us by the reminder that we deserve nothing else.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride fuels anger; humility soothes grief, reminding us we deserve nothing more.
In simple terms: Pride fuels anger; humility calms grief.
Cultivate humility to ease suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- mental health
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does pride dominate you?
- How can humility be nurtured?
Humility may be hard to practice.