Cause Quote by Saint Ignatius
“In the fallen there is danger of pride and vainglory, since they prefer their own judgment to the judgment of everyone else, usurping what is not their own by setting themselves up as judges in their own cause when the rightful judge is their superior.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius of Loyola, 1548
Pride arises when people trust only their own judgment, ignoring wiser authority, leading to overreach and self‑appointed judgment.
In simple terms: Pride comes from trusting only yourself over others.
Key Takeaway
Check your judgments against wiser counsel.
Themes
pride
authority
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- leadership
- team decisions
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
self‑appointment
judgment
ego
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often dismiss others' advice?
- When might humility improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on personal judgment can blind you to better perspectives.
