I will give you a definition of a proud man: he is a man who has neither vanity nor wisdom one filled with hatreds cannot be vain, neither can he be wise.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.
The proud man can learn humility, but he will be proud of it.
Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends?
A man that is ashamed of passions that are natural and reasonable is generally proud of those that are shameful and silly.
Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.
The truly proud man knows neither superiors or inferiors. The first he does not admit of - the last he does not concern himself about.
Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; vanity, to what we would have others think of us.
I have altogether failed to comprehend as to how undue pride or vain-gloriousness could ever stand in the way of a man believing in God.
The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by where they are judged to be on the ladders of worldly success. They feel worthwhile as individuals if the numbers beneath them in achievement, talent, beauty, or intellect are large enough.
A man's pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.
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