'And if it's proud to have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts,' Miss Jenny struck in, flushed, 'she is proud. And if it's not, she is NOT.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Miss Jenny defines true pride as having a gentle heart that never hardens.
- In plain terms
- Pride is having a kind and patient heart.
- What can you take from it?
- Kindness is true pride.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is kindness a form of pride?
- What defines a good heart?
Another view
It reduces complex human pride to a single emotional trait.
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