Pride Quote by Nalini Singh
““A man’s pride was a fragile thing. A warrior’s pride was his greatest weapon. A sheik’s pride upheld the honor of his people.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Vampire Diaries by Nalini Singh, 2015
Pride varies by role; a man's pride is fragile, a warrior's pride is a weapon, a sheik's pride sustains communal honor.
In simple terms: Different kinds of pride have different strengths.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how pride shapes actions in different contexts.
Themes
identity
power
honor
culture
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- military leadership
- community leadership
- personal confidence
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
social hierarchy
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your pride affect those around you?
- When is pride a constructive force?
A Different Perspective
Pride can become arrogance or cause downfall if unchecked.
![“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)
