Pride is the emotional reward of achievement. It is not a vice to be overcome but a virtue to be attained.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Branden defines pride as the healthy emotional response to achievement, framing it as a virtue to be pursued rather than a vice.
- In plain terms
- Pride is what you feel when you succeed, and it is a good thing to have.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate pride in your achievements as a positive trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is pride always good?
- How do you feel achievement?
Another view
Excessive pride can lead to arrogance and hubris.
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