Pride Quote by Richard Wright
““...it was no longer a matter of whether I would steal or lie or murder; it was a simple, urgent matter of public pride, a matter of how much I had in common with other people.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Native Son, 1940
When personal pride drives actions, moral choices become secondary to social belonging.
In simple terms: Pride can override ethics.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize integrity over approval.
Themes
pride
morality
social pressure
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
literary
When to use this quote
- political activism
- community leadership
Key Concepts
ethical decision-making
group identity
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does pride cost you?
- How can you act ethically under pressure?
A Different Perspective
Pride may blind judgment.
![“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)
