Pride Quote by D.S. Wrights
““There is a reason pride is a cardinal sin””
About This Quote
Pride is condemned because it blinds self‑awareness and fuels destructive ego.
In simple terms: Pride is harmful because it blocks humility.
Key Takeaway
Check your ego before acting.
Themes
humility
ego
morality
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
sin
cardinal virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- When does pride become useful?
- How can pride be redirected positively?
A Different Perspective
Pride can sometimes motivate achievement.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
![“I kind of pride myself on coming onto things that are well-oiled machines and finding a way to bring what I bring and fit in, and raise it to another level if I can. And this [Code Black ] has been another one of those really fun success stories, much like Parks And Recreation, although obviously…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea3/rob-lowe-855_black_i-kind-of-pride-myself-on-coming-onto-th_6557.jpg)