False humility is the pride of not being proud, real humility is without the consciousness that pride exists.
The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.
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The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.
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