Pride is a powerful and complex emotion. It can uplift us, drive us, and define who we are. At the same time, pride can blind us, divide us, or lead to downfall. This article presents over 120 famous quotes about pride, capturing its many facets—from self-confidence and achievement to humility and caution. Each quote offers a unique perspective, inviting reflection on how pride shapes our lives and character. No explanations, just pure wisdom to inspire and provoke thought.

120+ Famous Quotes About Pride to Boost Your Self-Worth Today

1. “Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain.”

2. “I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

3. “I am not proud, but I am happy; and happiness blinds, I think, more than pride.”

4. “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.”

5. “Let others pride themselves about how many pages they have written; I’d rather boast about the ones I’ve read.”

6. “All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.”

7. “Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom.”

8. “I’m so proud of you that it makes me proud of me.”

9. “It is better to lose your pride with someone you love rather than to lose that someone you love with your useless pride.”

10. “Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves. But deep down below the surface of the average conscience a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tune.”

11. “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.”

12. “The proud person always wants to do the right thing, the great thing. But because he wants to do it in his own strength, he is fighting not with man, but with God.”

13. “There are two circumstances that lead to arrogance: one is when you’re wrong and you can’t face it; the other is when you’re right and nobody else can face it.”

14. “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.”

15. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”

16. “With pride, there are no limits to what you can achieve.”

17. “The most powerful thing you can do is believe in yourself.”

18. “Your confidence is your most attractive feature.”

19. “When you feel good about yourself, you radiate confidence.”

20. “Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.”

21. “The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.”

22. “Don’t be afraid to be proud of yourself and stand tall.”

23. “Pride comes from achieving something that you set out to do and succeeding.”

24. “If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.”

25. “Confidence is not ‘they will like me’. Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t’.”

26. “Some people would rather die in their pride, than live in their humility.”

27. “Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you.”

28. “Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst, and cold.”

29. “Pride builds walls between people, humility builds bridges.”

30. “I take some pride in representing myself exactly how I would like to have my son remember me to his kids.”

31. “Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves.”

32. “Pride and excess bring disaster for man.”

33. “Pride comes before the fall.”

34. “I think pride is more important sometimes than making money.”

35. “Humility was considered a great virtue in my family household.”

36. “I pride myself on being a family man. I pride myself on being respectful and hardworking.”

37. “The fastest way to get me to go out and do something is to tell me no way I can do it.”

38. “Behind every argument lies someone’s ignorance.”

39. “In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.”

40. “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.”

41. “I find I am much prouder of the victory I obtain over myself than the victory I obtain over others.”

42. “Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.”

43. “Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important.”

44. “Pride always comes before a fall.”

45. “Pride costs more than hunger, thirst, and cold.”

46. “Pride blinds us to our faults and makes us deaf to advice.”

47. “Pride is the mask of one’s own faults.”

48. “A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.”

49. “Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.”

50. “Pride is holding your head up when everyone else has theirs bowed.”

51. “Pride is the mother of arrogance.”

52. “A humble person is more likely to learn and grow.”

53. “Pride can make us forget the value of others.”

54. “Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity.”

55. “Pride is a spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense.”

56. “The only true pride is the pride in being humble.”

57. “Pride is the seed of all evil.”

58. “Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.”

59. “Pride makes us artificial; humility makes us real.”

60. “Pride is the mother of all sins.”

61. “Pride is the mask of one’s own faults.”

62. “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”

63. “Pride is the first step to failure.”

64. “Pride is the enemy of progress.”

65. “Pride is the root of all evil.”

66. “Pride is the downfall of the wise.”

67. “Pride is a dangerous thing; it can blind us to our own mistakes.”

68. “Pride is the refusal to admit mistakes.”

69. “Pride is the enemy of wisdom.”

70. “Pride is the beginning of destruction.”

71. “Pride is the enemy of humility.”

72. “Pride is the enemy of love.”

73. “Pride is the enemy of peace.”

74. “Pride is the enemy of happiness.”

75. “Pride is the enemy of growth.”

76. “Pride is the enemy of success.”

77. “Pride is the enemy of learning.”

78. “Pride is the enemy of friendship.”

79. “Pride is the enemy of forgiveness.”

80. “Pride is the enemy of compassion.”

81. “Your confidence is your most attractive feature.”

82. “When you feel good about yourself, you radiate confidence.”

83. “Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.”

84. “Don’t be afraid to be proud of yourself and stand tall.”

85. “Pride comes from achieving something that you set out to do and succeeding.”

86. “If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.”

87. “Confidence is not ‘they will like me’. Confidence is ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t’.”

88. “I pride myself on being a family man. I pride myself on being respectful and hardworking.”

89. “The fastest way to get me to go out and do something is to tell me no way I can do it.”

90. “I take some pride in representing myself exactly how I would like to have my son remember me to his kids.”

91. “Black Power simply means: Look at me, I’m here. I have dignity. I have pride.”

92. “My mission is to find peace with exactly who and what I am.”

93. “I take pride in saying that I am an army officer’s daughter even more than being an actor.”

94. “I hope they’re still making women like my momma. She always told me to do the right thing and have pride in myself.”

95. “Never stop believing in yourself. You had it all along.”

96. “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”

97. “This community has fought and continues to fight a war of acceptance, a war of tolerance and the most relentless bravery.”

98. “I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. The more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive.”

99. “Putting yourself out there is hard, but it’s so worth it.”

100. “Every gay and lesbian person who has been lucky enough to survive the turmoil of growing up is a survivor.”

101. “I believe that no one should ever have to choose between a career we love and living our lives with authenticity and integrity.”

102. “Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity.”

103. “Pride is the seed of all evil.”

104. “Pride is a spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense.”

105. “The only true pride is the pride in being humble.”

106. “Pride is the mother of all sins.”

107. “Pride is the mask of one’s own faults.”

108. “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”

109. “Pride is the first step to failure.”

110. “Pride is the enemy of progress.”

111. “Pride is the root of all evil.”

112. “Pride is the downfall of the wise.”

113. “Pride is a dangerous thing; it can blind us to our own mistakes.”

114. “Pride is the refusal to admit mistakes.”

115. “Pride is the enemy of wisdom.”

116. “Pride is the beginning of destruction.”

117. “Pride is the enemy of humility.”

118. “Pride is the enemy of love.”

119. “Pride is the enemy of peace.”

120. “Pride is the enemy of happiness.”

121. “Pride is the enemy of growth.”

122. “Pride is the enemy of success.”

123. “Pride is the enemy of learning.”

124. “Pride is the enemy of friendship.”

125. “Pride is the enemy of forgiveness.”

126. “Pride is the enemy of compassion.”

Conclusion

Pride is a double-edged sword. It can be a source of strength, confidence, and dignity. Yet unchecked, it can lead to arrogance, isolation, and downfall. These 120+ quotes offer a broad spectrum of insights—from the celebration of self-worth to the cautionary reminders of humility. Reflecting on these words can help us understand pride’s role in our lives and inspire us to embrace it wisely and well.