self-pride

Historical Examples

• He could not help it—the last spark of his self-pride was fighting for its life.

  The Manxman

  Hall Caine

• But immediately a new, manly feeling of self-pride took possession of him.

  Foma Gordyeff

  Maxim Gorky

• I have learnt that a measure of self-pride, of complacency, is essential to every human being.

  The Wonder

  J. D. Beresford

• He had been so sure of himself (but self-pride had ever been his besetting sin).

  Robert Annys: Poor Priest

  Annie Nathan Meyer

• Once I was eager and confident, filled with enthusiasm and self-pride.

  The Fifth Wheel

  Olive Higgins Prouty