An argument would have begun to steam and boil and sputter - and you know how arguments end. Even if I had convinced him that he was wrong, his pride would have made it difficult for him to back down and give in.
Interpretation
Arguments often escalate due to pride, making resolution difficult.
This quote by Dale Carnegie highlights the futility of arguments fueled by pride. It suggests that even when one party is proven wrong, their inherent pride often prevents them from conceding defeat, leading to unresolved conflicts and further escalation instead of understanding and resolution.
In practice
In a discussion on effective conflict resolution, one might use this quote to illustrate the destructive power of pride.
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