Pride vs Humility

Which is a more virtuous trait or virtue?

Some claim that being Prideful means that one takes pride in one’s work and life, one holds oneself accountable to high standards.

There’s no doubt these aspects of pride that instills accountability and standards is positive for Society. But let’s imagine that you are in a setting (be it work, extended family, or social circles) where Everyone is as proud as you are. Everyone has that same level of Pride. Do you anticipate that you can build lasting and nurturing relationships with Everyone in this setting? Or do you anticipate otherwise, given you have experienced how your own Pride has led you down paths to hurt and fractured relationships?

Let’s consider being Humble. What are the downsides? Being walked upon and viewed as a doormat? But isn’t Humility not taking into account how Others might treat or view you? It’s a Catch-22, isn’t it? That one can’t even begin the journey towards Humility when one is concerned about the possible treatment and opinions of Others.

But coming back to that same scenario. If you are in a setting (work, extended family, or social circles) where Everyone is as humble as you are, can you build lasting and nurturing relationships with Everyone?

And in this comparison and reflection, will you arrive at your own wisdom, between Pride vs Humility.