Downfall Quote by Laozi Download Open image “He who prides himself upon wealth and honor hastens his own downfall.” — Laozi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.5 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Downfall Honor Money Pride Wealth
He who draws upon his own resources easily comes to an end of his wealth. — William Hazlitt Copy Share Image
He who is lord of himself, and exists upon his own resources, is a noble but a rare being. — Egerton Brydges Copy Share Image
Wealth brings his ego, success comes along with pride, and your misfortune bring them to with you — Mak_786 Copy Share Image
He does not live in vain; who employs his wealth, his thought, and his speech to advance the good of others — Hindu Proverb Copy Share Image
Goods and possessions are no gain in his eyes. He stays far from wealth and honor. Long life is no ground for joy, nor… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
Man's obsession to add to his wealth and honor is the chief source of his misery. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
He works his business and manipulates and keeps himself in front of the world. — Marla Maples Copy Share Image
He who is always in a hurry to be wealthy and immersed in the study of augmenting his fortune has lost the arms of… — Horace Copy Share Image
He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
If any among you covet riches, let him endeavour to overcome, for the victorious not only preserve their own possessions but acquire those of… — Xenophon Copy Share Image
He that resigns his peace to little casualties, and suffers the course of his life to be interrupted for fortuitous inadvertencies or offences, delivers… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
“The pursuit of wealth generally diverts men of great talents and of great passions from the pursuit of power, and it very frequently happens… — Alexis de Tocqueville 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
