Faith Quote by Joseph Conrad
““There too he had been treated with revolting injustice. His struggles, his privations,his hard work to raise himself in the social scale, had filled him with such an exalted conviction of his merits that it was extremely difficult for the world to treat him with justice— the standard of that notion depending so much upon the patience of the individual. The Professor had genius, but lacked the great social virtue of resignation.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Agent, 1907
A man’s relentless self-improvement fuels pride, making external justice hard to achieve; true virtue lies in humility and resignation
In simple terms: Hard work breeds pride, hindering fairness; virtue requires humility
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with humility
Themes
pride
justice
virtue
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- social activism
- personal development
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
social mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect social progress?
- Can self-reliance replace collective support?
A Different Perspective
Pride can blind one to systemic barriers
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