Honorable Quote by Thomas Fuller
“Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Moral Essays, 1659
Humility is respected, and pride often tries to adopt its appearance.
In simple terms: Pride pretends to be humble.
Key Takeaway
Recognize genuine humility.
Themes
humility
pride
appearance
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal relationships
- public speaking
Key Concepts
social perception
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate true humility from false modesty?
- What signals reveal hidden pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride may be hard to detect without honest reflection.
