Despair Quote by Anonymous
“To create souls in men, to create fine happiness and fine despair she must remain deeply proud - proud to be inviolate, proud also to be melting, to be passionate and possessed.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, early 20th century
Pride can be both protective and destructive, driving passion but also isolation.
In simple terms: Pride fuels passion and isolation.
Key Takeaway
Balance pride with openness.
Themes
pride
passion
isolation
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- leadership
- personal development
Key Concepts
identity
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- When does pride become harmful?
- How can you channel pride constructively?
A Different Perspective
Pride can inspire others when shared.
![“[I]n order to raise a soul to the highest perfection, He allows it to pass through dryness, brambles, and combats, causing it thereby to honor the times of weariness in the life of His Son, Our Lord, who suffered various kinds of anguish and abandonment.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/741/vincent-de-paul-1676_abandonment_i-n-order-to-raise-a-soul-to-the-highest_1457809.jpg)
