Quote by C.S. Lewis

Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man... It is the comparison that makes you proud: the pleasure of being above the rest. Once the element of competition is gone, pride is gone.

Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of

Summary

This quote highlights how pride is tied to a sense of superiority and comparison with others. It suggests that pride derives pleasure not from possessing something, but from having more of it than others do. The act of being above others and outperforming them is what fuels pride. However, the quote also implies that without a competitive element, pride loses its power. In other words, pride depends on the comparative aspect, and when that is absent, pride diminishes.

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By C.S. Lewis

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