Quote of the day by Mignon McLaughlin: 'The proud man can learn humility, but he will be proud of it' and why some things never change

Human character possesses a remarkable capacity for self-deception, particularly when it comes to the pursuit of virtue.

When Mignon McLaughlin, an American journalist, editor and author best known for her sharp aphorisms, penned the observation that a proud man can learn humility, but will be proud of it, she captured a profound psychological paradox.

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