Quote by Baruch (_Benedict de) Spinoza

Pride is pleasure arising from a man's thinking too highly of himself.

Pride is pleasure arising from a man's thinking too highly o

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This quote suggests that pride stems from an individual having an excessive and inflated perception of their own worth and capabilities. It highlights how this inflated sense of self-importance brings pleasure to the person experiencing it. However, it also implies that such pride is based on an unrealistic assessment of oneself, potentially leading to arrogance and judgment of others.

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By Baruch (_Benedict de) Spinoza

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