Personal pride Quote by Mariana Fulger
“Personal pride is, many times, our greatest unfriend. A smart man fights it and preserves his dignity.”
About This Quote
Pride can become a harmful ally; recognizing it allows one to protect dignity through humility.
In simple terms: Pride can be a hidden enemy; humility preserves dignity.
Key Takeaway
Guard against pride, stay humble.
Themes
humility
self‑awareness
dignity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
ego management
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your decisions?
- When have you chosen humility over pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride may also motivate achievement, so balance is needed.
![“[Soetsu Yanagi's] main criticism of individual craftsmen and modern artists is that they are overproud of their individualism. I think I am right in saying Yanagi's belief was that the good artist of craftsman has no personal pride because in his soul he knows that any prowess he shows is evidence…” quote by Bernard Leach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/115/bernard-leach-87404_arrogance_soetsu-yanagi-s-main-criticism-of-indivi_1137385.jpg)
