Pride is over-estimation of oneself by reason of self-love.
I call him free who is led solely by reason.
True virtue is life under the direction of reason.
In proportion as we endeavor to live according to the guidance of reason, shall we strive as much as possible to depend less on hope, to liberate ourselves from fear, to rule fortune, and to direct our actions by the sure counsels of reason.
He alone is free who lives with free consent under the entire guidance of reason.