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“It is not the broken heart that kills, but broken pride, monseigneur.” quote by Gilbert Parker
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“It is not the broken heart that kills, but broken pride, monseigneur.”

Gilbert Parker

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Broken Heart," 1900

Pride, not heartbreak, is the true cause of suffering.

In simple terms: Pride kills more than heartbreak.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility to avoid pain.

Themes

pride emotions humility relationships

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • self‑reflection exercises
  • conflict resolution training
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers pride in your life?
  • How can humility be practiced daily?
A Different Perspective

Pride can be hard to recognize in oneself.

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