Pride Quote by Sabrina Jeffries
““Only one thing had her balking: his cool kiss. Especially when compared to Mr. Pinter's hot ones. Curse that man. No matter how much she told herself his kisses hadn't meant anything, her wounded pride wanted to believe otherwise. Her wounded pride insisted they'd been too passionate to be meant only as a lesson. Her wounded pride was a blasted nuisance.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unnamed romance, 2020s
Her pride turns kisses into a lesson, showing how wounded ego distorts affection and creates conflict
In simple terms: Pride twists love into conflict
Key Takeaway
Recognize pride’s impact on relationships
Themes
romance
pride
conflict
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
fictional
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
self‑image
emotional baggage
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your relationships?
- Can love overcome wounded pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride may prevent genuine intimacy
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