Dies Quote by Jo Yoon-hee
“That foolishness is what people call pride. That pride that you'd die to protect... why can't I have it? Did you pity me? Up until now, I was just powerless and pitiful to you. So you thought I'd take any helping hand offered to me. Right?”
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown, possibly a drama series
Pride is portrayed as a destructive folly that leads to suffering and longing.
In simple terms: Pride causes pain and yearning.
Key Takeaway
Beware of pride’s trap.
Themes
pride
identity
power
vulnerability
desire
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- relationship conflict
- self‑esteem issues
- power dynamics
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your pride?
- Can pride be transformed into healthy confidence?
A Different Perspective
Pride can also motivate positive change; not all pride is harmful.
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
