Francine RiversOnly later did he remember his pride-and the shattering cost of an illusive sense of freedom.
About This Quote
The narrator of this story was a prisoner of war in WWII. He witnessed horrible atrocities just to stay alive. After witnessing all that, he realized that it was his pride that was keeping him prisoner. His pride had blinded him to the reality of the situation.
He ignored the clear signs that his other comrades were making to escape, and believed that he was strong enough to survive anything. His pride led to an early death.
Source: A Voice In The Wind
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