We had our pride shattered, and without humility there can be no humanity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shattered pride can be a necessary precursor to humility, which is essential for genuine human connection.
- In plain terms
- When pride breaks, humility grows, and humility is required to be truly human.
- What can you take from it?
- Humility is necessary for true humanity and often follows broken pride.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last feel humble?
- How does pride affect your relationships?
Another view
Pride can sometimes be justified as self-respect rather than arrogance.
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