Pride Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Pride eradicates all vices but itself.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Self‑Reliance”, 1841
Pride eliminates all vices except itself, implying self‑esteem can become a flaw.
In simple terms: Pride removes vices but becomes a vice itself.
Key Takeaway
Balance pride with humility.
Themes
pride
vice
self‑esteem
humility
morality
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
cautious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership development
- personal ethics workshops
- self‑reflection sessions
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When does pride become harmful?
- How can pride be channeled positively?
A Different Perspective
Pride can also motivate achievement.
![“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)