Quote by Thomas Fuller

Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak.


Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak

Summary

This quote suggests that people who are filled with pride may try to adopt the appearance of humility to gain an honorable image. In essence, pride seeks to imitate and impersonate humility in order to receive the recognition and respect associated with it. This can be seen as a strategic tactic used by those with excessive pride to manipulate others into viewing them in a favorable light, even though their true motives may still be driven by hubris.

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Pride
By Thomas Fuller
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