The minister who keeps back hell from his people in his sermons is neither a faithful nor a charitable man.
J. C. RyleRead
Pride comes from not knowing yourself and the world. The older you grow, and the more you see, the less reason you will find for being proud. Ignorance and inexperience are the pedestal of pride; once the pedestal is removed - pride will soon come down.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True pride stems from self-awareness and understanding of the world; ignorance diminishes reason for pride.
This quote explores the relationship between pride, self-knowledge, and experience. J. C. Ryle suggests that as individuals grow older and gain a deeper understanding of their own limitations and the complexities of life, the reasons for feeling pride based on ignorance will diminish. He posits that pride is often built on a lack of knowledge and experience, and once one becomes more aware, that false sense of superiority is dismantled.
Themes
PrideSelf-AwarenessIgnoranceExperienceHumility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of self-reflection.
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