2,116 Quotes About Pride


  • Author Randa Abdel-Fattah
  • Quote

    To the Muslim woman, the hijab provides a sense of empowerment. It is a personal decision to dress modestly according to the command of a genderless Creator; to assert pride in self, and embrace one's faith openly, with independence and courageous conviction.

  • Tags
  • Share


  • Author Saint Augustine
  • Quote

    Often the contempt of vainglory becomes a source of even more vainglory, for it is not being scorned when the contempt is something one is proud of.

  • Tags
  • Share




  • Author Ambrose Bierce
  • Quote

    Homo Creator's testimony to the sound construction and fine finish of Deus Creatus. A popular form of abjection, having an element of pride.

  • Tags
  • Share

  • Author Anne Bradstreet
  • Quote

    It is reported of the peacock that priding himself in his gay feathers he ruffles them up; but spying his black feet he soon lets fall his plumes. So he that glories in his gifts and adornings should look upon his corruptions, and that will damp his high thoughts.

  • Tags
  • Share