I will give you a definition of a proud man: he is a man who has neither vanity nor wisdom one filled with hatreds cannot be vain, neither can he be wise.

Summary

This quote suggests that a proud man is someone who lacks both vanity and wisdom. It claims that someone who is filled with hatred cannot be vain because true vanity requires a level of self-importance and self-obsession that is incompatible with hatred. Additionally, it argues that a proud man cannot be wise since wisdom requires humility and open-mindedness, which are attributes inconsistent with pride. In essence, the quote implies that true pride requires a balance of self-confidence without being blinded by arrogance or malice.

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