God knows Quote by Stephen King
““For God's sake, Larry, grow up. Develop a little self-righteousness. A lot of that is an ugly thing, God knows, but a little spread over all your scruples is an absolute necessity!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Tower VII, 2004
Encourages a balance of self-righteousness and humility; a little pride can guide morals.
In simple terms: A bit of pride helps keep morals straight.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate modest confidence.
Themes
morality
pride
selfcontrol
balance
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical guidance
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When is pride beneficial?
- How to avoid becoming self-righteous?
A Different Perspective
Too much pride can become arrogance.
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