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“We can bear to be deprived of everything but our self-conceit.” quote by William Hazlitt
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“We can bear to be deprived of everything but our self-conceit.”

William Hazlitt

About This Quote

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

Self‑pride is the only thing that cannot be taken away, even when all else is lost.

In simple terms: Self‑pride endures beyond material loss.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner pride that cannot be stripped.

Themes

pride resilience philosophy

Mood

contemplative philosophical

Type

ethical psychological

When to use this quote

  • adversity
  • loss
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑worth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of self‑esteem are truly untouchable?
  • How do you balance pride with humility?
A Different Perspective

Pride can become arrogance.

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