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“Personal pride is probably a bad guide to merit.” quote by Charles Stross
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“Personal pride is probably a bad guide to merit.”

Charles Stross

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Risen Empire, Charles Stross, 2002

Relying on personal pride can mislead judgments of merit.

In simple terms: Pride isn’t a reliable guide.

Key Takeaway

Seek objective criteria for merit.

Themes

ethics pride merit judgment self‑awareness

Mood

critical analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical business

When to use this quote

  • performance reviews
  • team selection
  • leadership decisions
  • award nominations

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • When can pride be constructive?
  • How to measure merit fairly?
A Different Perspective

Pride can motivate positive effort when balanced.

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