He who tries to shine dims his own light. He who defines himself can't know who he really is.

Lao Tzu

Envy of others is always a reflection of something we feel about ourselves.

Shane Parrish

Pride is the chalice into which all human sins are poured: it glitters and jingles and its arabesque lures your gaze, while your lips involuntarily touch the seductive beverage.

Vladimir Odoevsky

The pride of man hopes but to blame God for the evils of the world, and to praise himself for the good.

Criss Jami

Indeed he does not like the proud.

Quran 16:23

There is something in sickness that breaks down the pride of manhood.

Charles Dickens