The Sneetches and Other Stories Pride Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Story.Line)

Quote #1

With their snoots in the air, [the Star-Bellies] would sniff and they'd snort / "We'll have nothing to do with the Plain-Belly sort!" (Sneetches.11-12)

Too much pride = jerk. This law is universal, defying all races, religions, and creeds.

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Quote #2

When the Star-Belly children went out to play ball, / Could a Plain Belly get in the game…? Not at all. (Sneetches.13-14)

Pride sometimes passes from parent to child, like it's genetic or something.

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Quote #3

"I'm a North-Going Zax and I always go north. / Get out of my way, now, and let me go forth!" (Zax.10-11)

Extreme pride and common decency are like oil and water. One just slides through the other no matter how hard you shake.

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Quote #4

"I never," he said, "take a step to one side. / And I'll prove to you that I won't change my ways / If I have to keep standing here fifty-nine days!" (Zax.17-19)

Pride is a waste of time. It doesn't get you where you're going. Of course, if you've got the time to burn, feel free to imbibe.

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Quote #5

Of course the world didn't stand still. The world grew. (Zax.29)

Does the rest of the world care about your pride? The short answer is no. The long answer is no, nope, not at all, and no way, Jose.

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