A vintage drawing from 2004
I don’t believe this.
I understand the idea that being unrealistically prideful can make one egotistical or make one think they are better than others. But the truth is we constantly encourage our children, friends, family members to be proud of themselves for great accomplishment. I want my children to be proud and I think it is good that they are when they do something worthy. I don’t believe acting on one hand like pride is bad while on the other pride is normal and healthy does anything to help them successfully integrate their actions and motives.
What do you think?
I understand the idea that being unrealistically prideful can make one egotistical or make one think they are better than others. But the truth is we constantly encourage our children, friends, family members to be proud of themselves for great accomplishment. I want my children to be proud and I think it is good that they are when they do something worthy. I don’t believe acting on one hand like pride is bad while on the other pride is normal and healthy does anything to help them successfully integrate their actions and motives.
What do you think?
Drawing and commentary © Marty Coleman
“Other sins find themselves in evil deeds, pride finds itself in good ones, but both destroy.” – Augustine, 354-430, early christian father, Bishop of Hippo
>I agree. I think there is shame when one pretends to not believe in pride because they think it is morally wrong while at the same time encouraging others to have pride in what they do, pride in who they are, etc.
>Some people say "pride is shameful", but I think pride is just the opposite of shame.