Fall Quote by Richard Roberts
““ride goes before a fall. Actually, the real quote is 'Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.' Mrs. Normandy in the 7th grade had a real pet peeve about misused quotes, and drilled that one into us mercilessly.””
About This Quote
Source Personal anecdote, 2021
Misquoting famous sayings leads to confusion; the correct proverb warns that pride precedes downfall.
In simple terms: Wrongly using quotes spreads errors; the real proverb is about pride and downfall.
Key Takeaway
Check sources before sharing quotes.
Themes
accuracy
communication
literacy
Mood
informative
critical
Type
educational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- social media posting
- public speaking
Key Concepts
misquotation
proverbial wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a quote?
- Why does the misquote persist?
A Different Perspective
People may still repeat the incorrect version despite correction.
