Charles ColtonWhen we fail, our pride supports us, and when we succeed it betrays us.
About This Quote
The greatest downfall of man is pride. His greatest triumph is humility. When pride takes over your mind, you will fail. Pride can cause people to make poor decisions and live their lives one way under the delusion that this is the right way to live.
What they fail to realize is that there are many people who try to help them but they just keep ignoring them. Pride shines through when we fall and it can be powerful enough to help us get back up again.
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