“It’s a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so.” – Georges Bernanos
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"It’s a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so." – Georges Bernanos
"It’s a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so." – Georges Bernanos
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