Quote by John Keats

I will give you a definition of a proud man: he is a man who has neither vanity nor wisdom --one filled with hatreds cannot be vain, neither can he be wise.

I will give you a definition of a proud man: he is a man who

Summary

In this quote, the speaker defines a proud man as someone who lacks both vanity and wisdom. They argue that someone who is consumed by hatred cannot be vain, nor can they possess wisdom. The implication is that true pride comes from a balanced perspective, where one has a healthy self-esteem without being arrogant, and possesses wisdom acquired from understanding and compassion rather than hatred and negativity.

By John Keats

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