Gentleman Quote by Billy Graham
“We have been proud and thought we were better than any other race, any other people. Ladies and gentlemen, we are going to stumble into hell because of our pride.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Danger of Pride, Billy Graham, 1978
Pride blinds us to humility, leading societies to moral downfall and spiritual ruin.
In simple terms: Pride can cause collective failure.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to avoid collective downfall.
Themes
pride
humility
morality
Mood
solemn
urgent
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- community leadership
- interfaith dialogue
- education reform
- public policy
Key Concepts
theology
social ethics
human nature
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Questions to Reflect On
- How can humility be modeled in leadership?
- What steps can societies take to check pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be deeply ingrained in cultural identity.
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