Pride Quote by Lawrence Durrell
““She looked like a statue of pride hanging its head.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Alexandria Quartet, 1957
A person’s pride can make them appear rigid and unmoving, like a statue, reflecting inner strength or isolation.
In simple terms: Pride makes someone seem stiff and distant.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when pride creates distance.
Themes
pride
self‑image
emotional expression
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
insightful
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership dynamics
- self‑reflection
- art criticism
Key Concepts
statue metaphor
inner conflict
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the statue symbolize for you?
- When does pride become a barrier?
A Different Perspective
Pride can also protect self‑esteem, so not always negative.
![“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)