“Pride is a vice not only dreadfully mischievous in human society, but perhaps of all others, the most insuperable bar to real inward improvement.”
Quote by Elizabeth Carter
Author
Elizabeth Carter
Elizabeth Carter was an English poet and scholar, celebrated for her contributions to the Enlightenment. Born on December 16, 1717, and passing away on February 19, 1806, Carter was known for her translations and scholarly work on ancient Greek poetry, particularly the works of Callimachus. more
You May Also Like
“As for environments, the kingliest being ever born in the flesh lay in a manger.”
“Pride requires very costly food-its keeper's happiness.”
Source: Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think
Source: Lacon: Or Many Things in Few Words, Addressed to Those who Think
“Pride is founded not on the sense of happiness, but on the sense of power.”
Source: Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)
“He whose pride oppresses the humble may perhaps be humbled, but will never be humble.”
“When pride and presumption walk before, shame and loss follow very closely.”