When a proud man hears another praised he feels himself injured.

English Proverb
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  2. Because he could not afford to fail, he could not afford to trust. - Joseph J. Ellis

  3. A true encounter with the living God will break the spirit of religiosity, empty man of his pride and conform even the most vile and wicked into a living vessel for His glory. - Robin Bertram

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  5. Is there shame in living off your fellow man or being unable to take care ofyourself? You bet. But a person who’s willing to work and pay their own waycan at least take pride in that even if they can’t take pride in anything else. - John Hawkins

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  4. Everyone must row with the oars he has.

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