Character Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“Pride is the king of vices...it is the first of the pallbearers of the soul...other vices destroy only their opposite virtues, as wantonness destroys chastity; greed destroys temperance; anger destroys gentleness; but pride destroys all virtues.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Deadly Sins, 1945
Pride undermines every virtue, unlike other vices which only oppose a single virtue.
In simple terms: Pride destroys all good qualities.
Key Takeaway
Guard humility to protect all virtues.
Themes
humility
virtue
pride
self‑control
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- ethical decision‑making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility strengthen rather than weaken you?
- When might pride be a useful signal?
A Different Perspective
Pride can sometimes motivate achievement, so total rejection may limit ambition.
![“[Benjamin Franklin]identified thirteen virtues he wanted to cultivate--temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity and humility--and made a chart with those virtues plotted against the days of the week. Each day…” quote by Gretchen Rubin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fb9/gretchen-rubin-867_character_benjamin-franklin-identified-thirteen-vi_1250862.jpg)
