Vainglory, however, no matter how much medieval Christianity insisted it was a sin, is a motor of mankind, no more eradicable than sex.

Barbara W. Tuchman
Vainglory, however, no matter how much medieval Christianity insisted it...
Vainglory, however, no matter how much medieval Christianity insisted it...
Vainglory, however, no matter how much medieval Christianity insisted it...
Vainglory, however, no matter how much medieval Christianity insisted it...
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In the Middle Ages, Christianity was obsessed with the idea that pride was a sin. Pride was a deadly sin, and the Church's treatment of it was severe. In fact, during many periods of history, pride was considered a greater sin than lust. Over time, however, attitudes towards pride have changed. It is generally accepted that pride is a normal human emotion and can even be a positive force in our lives.

Source: A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14Th Century

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