Pride is founded not on the sense of happiness, but on the sense of power.
William HazlittRead
A proud man is satisfied with his own good opinion, and does not seek to make converts to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the nature of pride and self-satisfaction, indicating that a proud individual does not need others to validate their opinions.
In this quote, William Hazlitt suggests that a proud person finds contentment in their self-assessment, without feeling the need to persuade others to share their views. This implies that true confidence comes from within, rather than from external affirmation or approval. Essentially, it speaks to the idea of internal validation versus seeking validation from the outside world.
Themes
PrideSelf-SatisfactionConfidenceOpinionValidation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-awareness and confidence.
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