We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
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And the Devil did grin, for his darling sin is pride that apes humility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that pride can disguise itself as humility, ultimately leading to one's downfall.
In this quote, Coleridge illustrates the deceptive nature of pride, implying that it can masquerade as a virtue like humility. This duality captures the internal struggle of a person who may outwardly project modesty while still harboring an excessive sense of self-importance, ultimately suggesting that such pride is a sin that can lead to spiritual and moral degradation.
Themes
PrideHumilitySinDeceptionSelf-Importance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion about the nature of pride in a personal development seminar.
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