"In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes." — John Ruskin

Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy

Source: The Way to Wealth (1758)

The pride of the peacock is the glory of God.

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry

Source: Miscellaneous Aphorisms (1911)

Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my friends

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.

One may miss the mark by aiming too high as too low

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