Quote by Samuel Johnson

Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself

Pride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to fi

Summary

This quote suggests that pride is a negative quality that influences individuals to notice and criticize it in others while neglecting their own pride. It implies that humans have a tendency to be blind to their own faults and shortcomings, while easily identifying and judging those same traits in others. The quote implies that pride can distort one's perception and hinder self-reflection, causing individuals to become overly critical of others while failing to acknowledge their own flaws.

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