Holes Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg
“Human pride is a strange thing; it cannot easily be suppressed, and if you stop up hole A will peep forth again in a twinkling from another hole B, and if this is closed it is ready to come out at hole C, and so on.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Human Pride, 1790
Pride resurfaces repeatedly; suppressing one expression leads to another emerging elsewhere.
In simple terms: Pride keeps reappearing.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying causes, not just symptoms.
Themes
pride
psychology
behavioral cycles
self-awareness
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- leadership development
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
human nature
cognitive patterns
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your pride?
- How can you transform pride into humility?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring root causes leads to endless cycles.
