Quote by Thomas Chatterton

It is my PRIDE, my damned, native, unconquerable Pride, that plunges me into Distraction. You must know that 19 - 20th of my Composition is Pride. I must either live a Slave, a Servant; to have no Will of my own, no Sentiments of my own which I may freely declare as such; --or DIE --perplexing alternative!

It is my PRIDE, my damned, native, unconquerable Pride, that

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's intense pride, seeing it as an inherent and unconquerable trait. Pride dominates their thoughts, to the point of causing distress. The speaker feels trapped by the options they see: living as a subservient individual, with no autonomy or freedom of expression, or facing death. This quote highlights the inner conflict between one's desire for independence, self-expression, and the unwillingness to compromise one's pride, while showing the emotional dilemma that arises from this internal struggle.

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