“ pride is concerned with who is right
“ pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.” Ezra Taft Benson Page 94. Humility leads to unity. Unity comes when we appreciate that the power of the group is greater than I am. I have to be willing to accept that. I don’t know everything. I have to be open to hearing other peoples ideas. If I always think I am right, that then it is always about me. It is not about creating unity. If we truly want to achieve greatness, then we must see past ourselves and focus on the big picture.
— from The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection) · 7 Traits, How to Change Your World
In the book
And you can steer yourself toward the brighter outlook deliberately: each time you turn your attention to something you are grateful for, you move away from the very thought that was about to make you anxious. Humility. Remember the line: pride is concerned with who is right; humility is concerned with what is right. Real humility has nothing to do with thinking poorly of yourself. […] Build your character on purpose. You are not set like plaster: pick one trait, set small goals, act the part, and track it in a log. Choose optimism over pessimism, humility over pride, grit over giving up, and generosity over entitlement. Reflect daily, but reflect — don't brood. Spend a few minutes each night on a handful of honest questions; just be sure you are evaluating to improve, not circling to torment yourself. — The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection)