The Christians are right: it is Pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began.

C.s. Lewis
The Christians are right: it is Pride which has been...
The Christians are right: it is Pride which has been...
The Christians are right: it is Pride which has been...
The Christians are right: it is Pride which has been...
About This Quote

This quote is from the play, “The Hypocrite” by George Bernard Shaw. The quote is based on the claim that the Bible teaches that pride is a sin. However, this claim is not true and can be seen as an example of people trying to find fault in the Bible and twist it to suit their own agendas.

Source: Mere Christianity

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