Character Quote by Anonymous
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“There is one vice of which no man in the world is free; which every one in the world loathes when he sees it in someone else; and of which hardly any people, except Christians, ever imagine that they are guilty themselves. […] There is no fault which makes a man more unpopular, and no fault which we are more unconscious of in ourselves.[…]The vice I am talking of is Pride or Self-Conceit: and the virtue opposite to it, in Christian morals, is called Humility.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: 17th‑century moral essay, anonymous author
Pride is a universal sin that people despise in others yet rarely see in themselves; humility counters it.
In simple terms: People hate pride in others but don’t notice their own; humility opposes it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to recognize personal pride.
Themes
pride
humility
self‑awareness
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- self‑reflection
- leadership training
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your decisions?
- What habits foster humility?
A Different Perspective
Humility can be difficult to practice in competitive cultures.
