Pride Quote by Jean Thompson
““Conner thought he understood how pride could back up in somebody, get turned around and come out as meanness. But that didn’t make it any easier to put up with.””
About This Quote
The narrator observes that understanding pride's origins doesn't make it easier to tolerate, highlighting the difficulty of coping with personal flaws.
In simple terms: Knowing why pride exists doesn't make it easier to deal with.
Key Takeaway
Understanding origins doesn't always ease emotional burden.
Themes
pride
self-awareness
emotional challenge
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- therapy
- self-help
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
personal development
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can insight alone transform behavior?
- What strategies help manage pride after understanding it?
A Different Perspective
It may suggest that insight alone is insufficient for change.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
![“I kind of pride myself on coming onto things that are well-oiled machines and finding a way to bring what I bring and fit in, and raise it to another level if I can. And this [Code Black ] has been another one of those really fun success stories, much like Parks And Recreation, although obviously…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea3/rob-lowe-855_black_i-kind-of-pride-myself-on-coming-onto-th_6557.jpg)