Downfall Quote by Laozi Download Open image “Displaying riches and titles with pride brings about one's downfall.” — Laozi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Downfall Money Pride Riches Taoism Titles
The offspring of riches: Pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogance, tyranny — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“Pride thinks its own happiness shines the brighter, by comparing it with the misfortunes of other persons; that by displaying its own wealth they… — Sir Thomas More Copy Share Image
Pride thinks it's own happiness shines the brighter by comparing it with the misfortunes of others. — Thomas More Copy Share Image
Pride is at the bottom of a great many errors and corruptions, and even of many evil practices, which have a great show and… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Riches expose a man to pride and luxury, and a foolish elation of heart. — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
If you can cope the pride when winning, then you can confront despair when lose. — Toba Beta Copy Share Image
Pride is the utter poverty of soul disguised as riches, imaginary light where in fact there is darkness. — John Climacus Copy Share Image
With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches. — Adam Smith Copy Share Image
With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches, which in their eye is never… — Adam Smith Copy Share Image
When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on… — Isaac Watts Copy Share Image
“Pride is a very dangerous disease that can turn your talent, asset, and achievements into a handicap.” — Uzoma Nnadi Copy Share Image
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven. — Laozi Copy Share Image
If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow… — Laozi Copy Share Image
He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do nondoing, strive for nonstriving, savor the flavorless, regard the small as important, make much of little, repay enmity with virtue; plan for difficulty… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Can you dissolve your ego? Can you abandon the idea of self and other? Can you relinquish the notions of male and female, short… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Corruption could lead to the collapse of the Party [Communist Party of China] and the downfall of the state [People's Republic of China]. — Xi Jinping Copy Share Image
I feel like the downfall of any person is the second an artist starts celebrating their work themselves, that becomes problematic. — Questlove Copy Share Image
Greetings, O Great Gazoo. How nice of you to join us here on planet Earth again. (Cael) Thanks, Barney. How’s Betty and Bam Bam… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to permit the conquered Eastern peoples to have arms. History teaches that all conquerors… — Adolf Hitler Copy Share Image
I like food too much to go on some crazy diet. French fries are my favorite downfall. — Holly Madison Copy Share Image
What I've learned is not to take anybody's advice. If you rely solely on your fans, it sets you up for the downfall on… — Lupe Fiasco Copy Share Image
Like Achilles, the hero who forgot his heel, or like Icarus who, flying close to the sun, forgot that his wings were made of… — Dwight Longenecker Copy Share Image
When under the influence of certain (or some) reasons (or causes) (alcohol, war, etc - added Spir here) the low instincts are unbridled (or… — African Spir Copy Share Image
The downfall of civilized states tends to come not from the direct assaults of foes, but from internal decay combined with the consequences of… — B. H. Liddell Hart Copy Share Image
I’m overwhelmed. My biggest downfall is my brightest blessing, I feel too much, all the time. Ya Allah, if it’ll keep my heart soft,… — Warsan Shire Copy Share Image
“Life can beat you down and at times make you feel unlovable it can distort your sense to the point where you don't recognize… — Aireen C. Pontillo Copy Share Image
