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Osho on Pride

Pride

Pride, an egoic affliction born from comparison that insists on superiority, fosters a relentless cycle of hurt and competition, while true self-respect embodies a humble dignity that honors the uniqueness of all, standing firm without aggression, asserting its worth without need for swagger.

Osho's perspective on Pride

"Pride is the disease of the ego, while self-respect is the quiet dignity that recognizes our shared humanity without comparison or competition."

Pride tries to stand taller than others; self-respect stands calmly on its own feet—kind to all, but not letting anyone push it down.
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"True humility arises not from practice, but from the merging of opposites within, where pride and humbleness dissolve into a natural simplicity."

When you accept all parts of yourself, you stop needing to be proud or pretend to be humble, and a quiet, real humility appears by itself.
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"True spirituality transcends nationality and religion; it is found in humility, not in the collective ego of a proud nation."

They’re proud because ego makes up a special ‘spiritual’ past to feel important, but real spirituality is humble and not about any country.
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