Pride Quote by Jules Verne
““Pride,” said the hermit to his guests, “has destroyed an angel created for good. It is the stumbling-block against which the destinies of man strike. You cannot reason with pride, the principal of all the vices, since, by its very nature, the proud man refuses to listen to it...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne, 1874
Pride blinds people, making them ignore truth and wisdom, leading to downfall.
In simple terms: Pride blocks learning and growth.
Key Takeaway
Check humility before acting.
Themes
pride
hubris
wisdom
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your decisions?
- Can humility improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Pride can sometimes motivate achievement, but unchecked it harms.
![“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)