Stranger! henceforth be warned; and know that pride…
““Stranger! henceforth be warned; and know that pride, Howe'er disguised in its own majesty, Is littleness; that he, who feels contempt For any living thing, hath faculties Which he has never used; that thought with him Is in its infancy...””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pride disguises itself as grandeur but is actually small; contempt shows unused potential and immature thought.
In simple terms: Pride is hidden arrogance; contempt reveals immaturity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility and avoid contempt.
Themes
humility
pride
contempt
selfawareness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your decisions?
- What steps foster humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be a protective self‑image, making change hard.