John Gay Pride Quotations

By ignorance is pride increased; Those most assume who know the least

Here Shock, the pride of all his kind, is laid, Who fawned like man, but ne'er like man betrayed.

To frame the little animal, provide All the gay hues that wait on female pride: Let Nature guide thee; sometimes golden wire The shining bellies of the fly require; The peacock's plumes thy tackle must not fail, Nor the dear purchase of the sable's tail.

Of all the fools that pride can boast, A Coxcomb claims distinction most.

I cannot raise my worth too high; Of what vast consequence am I! "Not of the importance you suppose," Replies a Flea upon his nose; "Be humble, learn thyself to scan; Know, pride was never made for man.