Pride Feelings of pride are often condoned in our society and take the form of perfectionism, neatness, punctuality, dependability, “good personhood,” excessive cleanliness, workaholism, excessive ambition, success, moral superiority, and politeness. In its exacerbated forms, we see arrogance, boastfulness, vanity, smugness, and prejudice; on the spiritual level, there is the righteous killing of “nonbelievers.” The underlying emotional purpose of these feelings toward others is to win their admiration, avoid criticism or rejection, gain acceptance, be important, and thereby overcome our own
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