Quote by Jane Austen

A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us.

A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more

Summary

This quote suggests that pride and vanity are two distinct concepts. While pride is about having a positive self-perception and belief in one's own worth, vanity is driven by the desire for others to perceive us in a particular way. Pride is an internal state, an acknowledgement of one's achievements and self-worth, whereas vanity focuses on external validation and the need to be admired by others. Thus, this quote highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy sense of pride while avoiding becoming consumed by vanity and seeking excessive external validation.

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By Jane Austen

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