Human Traits & Qualities - Pride & Humility
Dive into English proverbs that depict pride and humility, like "a loaded wagon makes no noise" and "arrogance diminishes wisdom".
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used to suggest that those who possess the greatest qualities, achievements, or responsibilities tend to be more humble and grounded
used to suggest that when someone is successful or accomplished, they often do not boast or draw attention to themselves
used to imply that as someone's status or position increases, their faults and shortcomings become more noticeable and harder to conceal
used to suggest that receiving recognition or honor can have an impact on one's behavior and attitude towards others, whether positive or negative
used to imply that excessive pride or overconfidence can lead to a person's downfall or failure
used to imply that pride can cause a person to ignore or overlook discomfort or suffering, prioritizing maintaining their pride over resolving their problems or receiving help
used to imply that when a person praises their own abilities or accomplishments, it is not a reliable or trustworthy recommendation compared to the opinions of others
used to highlight the negative impact of arrogance on a person's ability to gain and apply knowledge and wisdom
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