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Great Pride Quotes

Standing proud in who you are.

These great pride quotes celebrate both accomplishment and self-acceptance, from overcoming hardship to simply being proud of one's identity, echoing Confidence quotes.

The Ephesians took great pride in their temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Amazons had worshipped here, and the fabulously rich King Croesus built the original temple.

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

I take great pride in having been able to overcome the Asian financial crisis and seeking the opportunities available to bring about an unprecedented growth in the economy.

Quotes by Zhu Rongji

Between acting jobs, I'd go visit my hometown and college town to see family and friends. But I would also teach acting, dance, singing, and audition techniques in high schools and colleges. I take great pride in all the survival...

Quotes by Vincent Rodriguez III

I take great pride in being who I am. Whether I'm broken or not, I am who I am.

Quotes by Tyrann Mathieu

Achievement Quotes

Washington is not a city that takes great pride in being a healthy place, necessarily. Now, I have no data. That's just my own observation.

Quotes by Tom Rath

Longhorn football has been - and always will be - a national power, winning and playing for national championships with great pride and passion, supported by an unbelievable fan base.

Quotes by Tom Herman

I love what I do. I take great pride in what I do. And I can't do something halfway, three-quarters, nine-tenths. If I'm going to do something, I go all the way.

Quotes by Tom Cruise

When I was ten years old, I had great pride in myself, which sometimes even took the form of boasting and self-praise; although I myself did not want to, I used to assume the air of someone undertaking some great...

Quotes by Said Nursi

My father had barely any education. He could hardly write or count. But his great pride was that he was perfectly bilingual. In the household, he entertained this idea that we had to speak both languages.

Quotes by Robert Lepage

Confidence Quotes

Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished.

Quotes by Nate Ruess

Brown v. Board helped unite us all, and gave us all great pride knowing we all are truly E Pluribus Unum - one people out of many.

Quotes by Mike Rogers

We released 'The Interview' through a variety of platforms, and we continue to look for other distribution options. Throughout this whole process, we never stopped - not for a single moment - trying to secure a broad release. Our studio...

Quotes by Michael Lynton

I've always pushed myself and taken great pride in what I do.

Quotes by Matt Cassel

I work really hard and I take great pride in what I do.

Quotes by Matt Cassel

Emotion Quotes

We live in a democratic country, and I take great pride in saying that I'm from India, a country where democracy is worshipped and freedom of expression is part and parcel of any person's fundamental right.

Quotes by Manoj Bajpayee

I take great pride in all the tremendous success we've enjoyed at CBS. And the good news is that I feel even more enthusiastic about what my terrific team and I will accomplish going forward.

Quotes by Leslie Moonves

When I was growing up, it was a lot of punk and hardcore music going on in legion halls and firehouses, and we'd play those shows, and it was very Jersey. It was very suburban, and there's just a great...

Quotes by Jack Antonoff

I take great pride in portraying a strong female character who is independent and can take care of herself. I don't think we get to see that enough in television.

Quotes by Inbar Lavi

It is a source of great pride to have played 100 matches for a club as prestigious as Real Madrid.

Quotes by Gonzalo Higuain

Honor Quotes

I retire from competition with great pride at having had a positive impact on my sport. I intend to keep training and practicing martial arts for as long as I live, and I look forward to watching the new generation...

Quotes by Georges St-Pierre

Frequently Asked Questions

What different sources of great pride appear in these quotes?
They range from overcoming a financial crisis and driving economic growth to simply feeling proud of one's own identity, broken or not.
Is great pride connected to personal identity in these quotes?
Yes, one quote states taking great pride in being who you are, regardless of whether you feel broken, framing pride as self-acceptance.
Do the quotes mention pride in a community or place?
Yes, one observes that a particular city is not necessarily known for taking great pride in being a healthy place, based on personal observation.
Is great pride linked to career and mentorship in these quotes?
Yes, one speaker mentions taking great pride in teaching acting, dance, and singing techniques between their own acting jobs.
Where can I read more quotes about self-confidence?
For more on owning your strengths, see the related Confidence collection.

A few lines also connect civic pride to wellbeing, worth pairing with Achievement and Honor quotes on what pride actually means.