Quote by Jean Baptiste Legouve

If he could only see how small a vacancy his death would leave, the proud man would think less of the place he occupies in his lifetime.

If he could only see how small a vacancy his death would lea

Summary

This quote suggests that an arrogant person would have a humbler perspective if they realized how insignificant their absence would be after death. It implies that such individuals overestimate their importance and fail to recognize the relatively minor impact they have in the grand scheme of things. The quote encourages individuals to have a more modest and realistic perception of their significance during their lifetime.

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Pride

By Jean Baptiste Legouve

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