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Pride Quote by Lucy Maud Montgomery

“It's not vanity to know your own good points. It would just be stupidity if you didn't; It's only vanity when you get puffed up about them.” quote by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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“It's not vanity to know your own good points. It would just be stupidity if you didn't; It's only vanity when you get puffed up about them.”

Lucy Maud Montgomery

About This Quote

Source Novel: Anne of Green Gables, 1908

Recognizing personal strengths is healthy; arrogance arises only when one boasts about them.

In simple terms: Know your strengths without bragging.

Key Takeaway

Balance confidence with humility.

Themes

self-awareness humility confidence

Mood

reflective balanced

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • personal development
  • team meetings
  • leadership coaching

Key Concepts

self-esteem pride social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you celebrate strengths without sounding boastful?
  • When does confidence become arrogance?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can damage relationships and credibility.

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