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“Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves.” quote by Ezra Taft Benson
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“Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves.”

Ezra Taft Benson

About This Quote

Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1975

Pride blinds us to our flaws while we easily spot them in others.

In simple terms: Pride is hard to admit.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility.

Themes

pride humility self‑awareness spirituality ethics

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership training
  • spiritual counseling
  • personal growth workshops

Key Concepts

theology moral philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pride affect decision making?
  • What practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective

Humility may be resisted by ego.

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