--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's better to let pride die today than…" description: "\"“It's better to let pride die today than to try and kill it tomorrow.”\" — the prolific penman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/639/the-prolific-penman-29381_inspirational_it-s-better-to-let-pride-die-today-than_3024728.jpg" --- # It's better to let pride die today than to try and kill it… ![“It's better to let pride die today than to try and kill it tomorrow.” quote by the prolific penman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/639/the-prolific-penman-29381_inspirational_it-s-better-to-let-pride-die-today-than_3024728.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/639/the-prolific-penman-29381_inspirational_it-s-better-to-let-pride-die-today-than_3024728.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/639/the-prolific-penman-29381_inspirational_it-s-better-to-let-pride-die-today-than_3024728.jpg) > ““It's better to let pride die today than to try and kill it tomorrow.”” the prolific penman ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Pride should be relinquished now rather than attempting to destroy it later, emphasizing immediate humility over delayed effort. **In simple terms:** Let pride die today, not tomorrow. Key Takeaway Practice humility immediately. Themes pride humility timing Mood reflective pragmatic Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - leadership - conflict resolution - self‑improvement Key Concepts ethics personal growth Questions to Reflect On - What immediate action can you take to humble yourself? - When is pride a useful motivator? 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