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“I would have easily forgiven his pride, had he not mortified mine” quote by Jane Austein
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““I would have easily forgiven his pride, had he not mortified mine””

Jane Austein

About This Quote

Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen, 1813

He expresses that he could forgive another's pride if that pride hadn't hurt his own self‑esteem.

In simple terms: He would forgive pride unless it hurt him.

Key Takeaway

Guard your pride, but be willing to forgive.

Themes

pride forgiveness self‑respect

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • workplace negotiations
  • family discussions

Key Concepts

social dynamics emotional intelligence interpersonal conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it okay to let go?
  • How to address hurt pride constructively?
A Different Perspective

Pride can be deeply personal and hard to overlook.

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