Pride Quote by Yoshida Kenko
““It is a great error to be superior to others…It is such pride as this that makes a man appear a fool, makes him abused by others, and invites disaster. A man who is truly versed in any art will of his own accord be clearly aware of his own deficiency; and therefore, his ambition being never satisfied, he ends by never being proud.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “On Humility”, 13th century Japan
True mastery involves recognizing one’s limits, avoiding pride, and continuously seeking growth.
In simple terms: Great skill requires humility and constant learning.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to avoid folly.
Themes
humility
pride
self-awareness
growth
Mood
reflective
didactic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- craftsmanship
- leadership training
Key Concepts
philosophy
self-improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay aware of your deficiencies?
- What practices keep you humble?
A Different Perspective
Pride can blind judgment and invite failure.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
![“I kind of pride myself on coming onto things that are well-oiled machines and finding a way to bring what I bring and fit in, and raise it to another level if I can. And this [Code Black ] has been another one of those really fun success stories, much like Parks And Recreation, although obviously…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea3/rob-lowe-855_black_i-kind-of-pride-myself-on-coming-onto-th_6557.jpg)