Amorality Quote by Lord Byron
““Too high for common selfishness, he could At times resign his own for others’ good, But not in pity, not because he ought, But in some strange perversity of thought, That swayed him onward with a secret pride To do what few or none would do beside; And this same impulse would, in tempting time, Mislead his spirit equally in crime; So much he soared beyond, or sunk beneath, The men with whom he felt condemned to breathe, And longed by good or ill to separate Himself from all who shared his mortal state.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed poem by Lord Byron, 19th century
A person acts selfishly, not from compassion but from a twisted pride, leading both noble deeds and crimes, feeling alienated from others.
In simple terms: Pride drives odd actions, both good and bad, isolating the individual.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when pride masks motives.
Themes
pride
isolation
morality
Mood
conflicted
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- personal relationships
- ethical dilemmas
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical conflict
self‑interest
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden pride influences your actions?
- How can you balance self‑interest with communal good?
A Different Perspective
Pride can blind judgment and justify harmful choices.
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