Quotes About Pride

Whenever a man boasts much about [his common sense], you may be pretty sure that he has very little sense, either common or uncommon.

Walking humbly, you are more of a man than you were when you walked proudly.

Perverted pride is a great misfortune in men; but pride in its original function, for which God created it, is indispensable to a proper manhood.

I've always been a proud man.

Think not to match yourself against the gods, for men that walk the earth cannot hold their own with the immortals.

A shamefaced man makes a bad beggar.

A man may and ought to pride himself more on his will than on his talent.

You're a fine fastidious young man, as proud as a lion, as gentle as a girl. You'd make a good catch for the devil.

It appears to be a matter of national pride that the President is to have more mud, and blacker mud, and filthier mud in front ofhis door than any other man can afford.

The same amount of pride which makes a man treat haughtily his inferiors, makes him cringe servilely; to those above him.

A coxcomb is the blockhead's man of merit.

It is more or less rude to scorn indiscriminately all kinds of praise; we ought to be proud of that which comes from honest men, who praise sincerely those things in us which are really commendable.

A man who is not a fool can rid himself of every folly except vanity.

It's always great to play a man who sets himself up to be punctured.

In your pomp and all your glory, you're a poorer man than me.

There's no one more obnoxious and self-righteous than the self-made man. And no one more admirable.

A brave man scorns to quarrel once a day; Like Hectors in at every petty fray.

Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a man cannot keep up his dignity.

The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.

Stay away from drugs and alcohol. Listen to your moms and dads. In this great country of ours you do whatever you set your mind to. Make us proud of you.

My mom was a waitress, and my dad was a plumber who worked for the City of San Clemente fixing mains breaks, so not too glamorous.

I am so proud and grateful to be my mom's daughter.

Oh, my mom. She's one of my biggest fans.

Every family is different. I am mom and I am dad and I'm going to do my best. You should be proud, walk through life saying I have the coolest family. I am part of a modern family.