Quote by George Eliot

Pride only helps us to be generous; it never makes us so, any more than vanity makes us witty.

Pride only helps us to be generous; it never makes us so, an

Summary

This quote highlights the limited role of pride in shaping our actions. It suggests that while pride can motivate us to be generous, it does not guarantee genuine generosity. Just as vanity does not automatically make someone witty, pride alone does not inherently make us truly generous. This quote reminds us that true generosity is not solely dependent on our egotistical desires but requires a deeper sense of empathy and altruism.

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Pride Vanity Witty Generosity

By George Eliot

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