Pride in office without competence is as much a sin as competence without confidence.
Peter TremayneStichwörter: confidence sin pride competence pride-in-office
National boundaries are not evident when we view the Earth from space. Fanatical ethnic or religious or national chauvinisms are a little difficult to maintain when we see our planet as a fragile blue crescent fading to become an inconspicuous point of light against the bastion and citadel of the stars.
Carl SaganStichwörter: science nationalism human-nature conceit earth space pride astronomy folly alien
The old exhortations to nationalist fervor and jingoist pride have begun to lose their appeal. Perhaps because of rising standards of living, children are being treated better worldwide. In only a few decades, sweeping global changes have begun to move in precisely the directions needed for human survival. A new consciousness is developing which recognizes that we are one species.
Carl SaganStichwörter: life consciousness morality humanity nationalism pride treatment
Pride is one of the seven deadly sins; but it cannot be the pride of a mother in her children, for that is a compound of two cardinal virtues — faith and hope.
Charles DickensStichwörter: love children hope mother pride
The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone. I do not think more of myself nor less of myself. Instead, I think of myself less.
Timothy J. KellerStichwörter: god humility sin pride gospel
Always remember, no matter how big you get in life, God is still bigger; when you feel to be at your lowest point, Satan is still at the bottom.
Anthony LiccioneStichwörter: god humility satan pride encourage hopeful low-self-esteem highs-and-lows
I will find you another long-forgotten Queen Mab poem in no time. Depend on it. I refuse to let Cody or anyone else know more about English Literature than me. So calm yourself, Elfish, and let an expert take over.
Martin MillarStichwörter: literature romeo-and-juliet pride queen-mab english-major
My father referred to it as "the finest song ever written for fifteen fingers." He made me play it when I was getting too full of myself and felt I needed humbling. Suffice to say I practice it with fair regularity, sometimes more than once a day.
Patrick RothfussStichwörter: arrogance pride humbling arrogance-and-attitude
Don't allow the pride, ego and insecurities of others stunt your growth.
Yvonne PierreStichwörter: inspirational growth pride ego wellness inspiring insecurities
Pride and folly, they go together like two tightly grasping hands.
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