Pride Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
““Such lavish devotion made me proud to think that the wealth was all my own which drove you to my gate. But vanity such as this only checks the flow of free surrender in a woman's love. When I sit on he queen's throne and claim homage, then the claim only goes on magnifying itself; it is never satisfied. Can there be any real happiness for a woman in merely feeling that she has power over a man? To surrender one's pride in devotion is woman's only salvation.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Gift of Love, Rabindranath Tagore, 1915
A woman reflects on how pride and vanity in power over a man prevent true happiness; surrendering pride through devotion is her only salvation.
In simple terms: Pride and power block true happiness; devotion frees her.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and devotion for genuine fulfillment.
Themes
pride
power
gender
love
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- personal relationships
- self‑growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
feminine identity
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true happiness exist without power dynamics?
- How does humility transform relationships?
A Different Perspective
Surrendering pride may be unrealistic without mutual respect.
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