Pride Quote by John Ruskin
““Nothing is ever done beautifully which is done in rival ship: or nobly, which is done in pride. ””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Nature of Beauty” by John Ruskin, 1853
True beauty arises from humility, not pride.
In simple terms: Humility creates beauty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate modesty in creation.
Themes
beauty
humility
pride
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal development
- leadership
- design
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When does pride enhance work?
- How to balance confidence and humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can also drive excellence.
![“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)
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