The admirable kind of pride is that, when the wise man prides himself on his wisdom, and the just man on his works.

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The admirable kind of pride is that, when the wise man prides himself on his wisdom, and the just man on his works, he should acknowledge, in these things, the great beneficence of the Creator, and should rejoice on account of these gifts.

Source Duties of the Heart, The Pride Consistent with Humility, §3 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Bahya ibn Paquda, author of the Duties of the Heart, it is good to rejoice in one’s wisdom or good deeds, provided one recognizes in them the great goodness of the Creator who gave them to us. This evening, note one thing you did well today, rejoice in it without false modesty, then give thanks for the gift that made it possible.

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