A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pride blinds individuals to see the greater truths above them.
This quote by C. S. Lewis illustrates the detrimental effects of pride on one's perspective. A proud person, who habitually belittles others and the world around them, becomes so consumed by their own arrogance that they fail to acknowledge higher ideals or truths that exist beyond their narrow viewpoint.
Themes
PridePerspectiveHumilityTruthArrogance
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of humility in leadership.
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