Consequence Quote by Renata Adler
““…the particular consequence of his moral vanity was that when he did people an injury, he never forgave them. Never again.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The New Yorker, “The Moral Vanity of Power” (1995)
A person’s pride in moral superiority prevents forgiveness, leading to perpetual resentment after harming others.
In simple terms: Pride blocks forgiveness, causing endless grudges.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility to forgive.
Themes
ethics
pride
forgiveness
psychology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- leadership development
Key Concepts
Moral vanity
emotional rigidity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can pride ever be constructive?
- How to balance moral standards with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may be seen as weakness.
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