Pride Quote by William Wordsworth
““Stranger! henceforth be warned; and know that pride, Howe'er disguised in its own majesty, Is littleness; that he, who feels contempt For any living thing, hath faculties Which he has never used; that thought with him Is in its infancy...””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Prelude, Book 1, 1798
Pride disguises itself as grandeur but is actually small; contempt shows unused potential and immature thought.
In simple terms: Pride is hidden arrogance; contempt reveals immaturity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility and avoid contempt.
Themes
humility
pride
contempt
selfawareness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect your decisions?
- What steps foster humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be a protective self‑image, making change hard.
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