The expression of vanity and self-love becomes less offensive, when it retains something of simplicity and frankness. — Alexander von Humboldt Copy Share Image
He that is down needs fear no fall. He that is low, no pride; He that is humble, ever shall have God… — John Bunyan Copy Share Image
People often confuse self-respect with arrogance. I believe that there is a very thin line between the two. Balance between the two… — Sonali Bendre Copy Share Image
“Whenever we are sure that we are among the righteous, we immediately find ourselves among the arrogant.” — Fleming Rutledge Copy Share Image
When I first started teaching at Berkeley in 1958, I could not announce that I was gay to anybody, though probably quite… — Thom Gunn Copy Share Image
There are two circumstances that lead to arrogance: one is when you're wrong and you can't face it; the other is when… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
I grew up in a socialist country. And I have seen what that does to people. There is no hope, no freedom.… — Thomas Peterffy Copy Share Image
“...most systems end up by making imagined humility into a form of vanity, so they end up with vanity just the same.” — Idries Shah Copy Share Image
“On Alex Rodriguez's difficulty performing in clutch situations, Joe Torre writes, "In key situations, he can't get himself to concern himself with… — Tom Verducci Copy Share Image
Without the gospel we hate ourselves instead of our sin. Without the gospel we’re motivated through all sorts of awful fear and… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
I have said a lot of 'yeses' to lots of first-time film-makers. Lots, lots, lots. I admire them a lot, I respect… — Victor Banerjee Copy Share Image
If I had a horse buck with me now, I’m a little disappointed. It’s not the end of the world, but I’m… — Buck Brannaman Copy Share Image
Boxing is just to introduce me to the struggle. Like, when I speak I draw people in the States to teach them… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
Young people...have more compassion and tenderness toward the elderly than most middle-aged adults. Nothing--not avarice, not pride, not scrupulousness, not impulsiveness--so disillusions… — Louise J. Kaplan Copy Share Image
“It's not pride I'm feeling. It's another sin. Worse than all the other ones, which are immediate, violent, and hot. This one… — Jennifer Donnelly Copy Share Image
One of the most disruptive forces in the Church is arrogance. It is natural for people to bring their pride to Church,… — Dan Schilling Copy Share Image
It seems to me that, in every culture, I come across a chapter headed 'Wisdom.' And then I know exactly what is… — Ludwig Wittgenstein Copy Share Image
Those who do not realise humiliation achieve a lot tremendously, I'm starting to think my pride is in the way. — Daniyal Butt Copy Share Image
“It is not intelligence but ignorance and insecurity that causes arrogance and other delusions of superiority.” — Arne Klingenberg Copy Share Image
I hold both of them with equal amounts of pride. I feel just as strongly and equally Mexican as I do American. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
I used to wear the German shirt with such pride and excitement, but now I don't. I feel unwanted and think that… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
What people regard as vanity—leaving great works, having children, acting in such a way as to prevent one's name from being forgotten—I… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
But precisely this illusion that everything is "clear" is what is blinding us all. It is a serious temptation, and it is… — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
We do take pride in how we look, but it's really just like, take a couple minutes, and you're ready to go. — Jacob deGrom Copy Share Image
Vain is equivalent to empty; thus vanity is so miserable a thing, that one cannot give it a worse name than its… — Nicolas Chamfort Copy Share Image
This truth is a remedy against spiritual pride, namely, that none should account himself better before God than others, though perhaps adorned… — Johann Arndt Copy Share Image
At Affectiva, we hire top talent - and the entire world is our search space. I take pride in the cultural diversity… — Rana el Kaliouby Copy Share Image
Charity feeds the poor, so does pride; charity builds an hospital, so does pride. In this they differ: charity gives her glory… — Francis Quarles Copy Share Image
True power does not need arrogance, a long beard and a barking voice. True power strangles you with silk ribbons, charm and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You can't give up. If you set yourself a target, you've got to keep on until you achieve it. It's a matter… — Bradley Walsh Copy Share Image
“What I mean by one’s nothingness is when a person recognizes their many faults and their inability to rid themselves of those… — Rachel McClellan Copy Share Image
The winners at the Olympics step up, bursting with pride, because everything that they have worked for and all their dedication is… — Arnold Palmer Copy Share Image
A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and… — Horace Copy Share Image
I will never go against my morals and degrade myself to 'Fit in.' I have a mind of my own. I don't… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
O, this life Is nobler than attending for a check, Richer than doing nothing for a robe, Prouder than rustling in unpaid-for… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
The dinosaurs aren't remembered for much more than their bones. When humanity's gone, what do we give to this little planet that… — Kanye West Copy Share Image
“He felt that,’ Dani said, trembling with joy. ‘He really felt that,’ Sunny squealed. ‘That,’ Leo declared, ‘was artistry.” — Belinda Kelderhouse Copy Share Image
When the first just and friendly man appeared on the earth, from that day a fatal Waterloo was visible for all the… — Charles Fletcher Dole Copy Share Image
When we try and use fear or pride to stop from sinning, we are forgetting that we sin because of either fear… — Timothy Keller Copy Share Image
“The wretch, concentred all in self, Living, shall forfeit fair renown, And, doubly dying, shall go down To the vile dust, from… — Walter Scott Copy Share Image
