Gaze Quote by Stephanie Grace Whitson
““Returning from that task and a visit to a nearby tepee,his eyes twinkled with pride as he offered a tiny rawhide pouch full of elk's teeth to Jesse. She caught her breath.Only two teeth were saved from each elk,and to be able to decorate an entire dress with teeth would put her in a position of envy in the tribe. "How long have you been saving these?" she asked. "I am a skillful hunter...it is nothing," came the proud reply. "I only had to get them back from Running Bear. He has been keeping them for me." Jesse worked all afternoon to add the elks' teeth to her new dress.She scolded herself for her pridefulness, but when she and Rides the Wind attended the celebration,she could not contain her happiness at the admiring glances that came her way.Rides the Wind could not have said what made him prouder-the wife he believed to be beautiful or the brave son who had earned the name Soaring Eagle.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Tribe by Stephanie Grace Whitson, 2015
A hunter proudly shares elk teeth with a woman, who uses them to decorate a dress, sparking envy and pride; the hunter’s humility masks his desire for recognition.
In simple terms: Pride and humility intertwine in sharing gifts, leading to envy and pride.
Key Takeaway
Balance pride with genuine humility.
Themes
pride
humility
gift-giving
social status
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
cultural
social
When to use this quote
- tribal gatherings
- craftsmanship
- celebrations
Key Concepts
cultural exchange
status symbols
personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing gifts affect social standing?
- When does humility become false?
A Different Perspective
Pride can become vanity if not checked.
