Protect at all costs

It always amazes what people will sacrifice in order to protect their pride when pride doesn’t provide them with a whole lot in return. I understand the interest in feeling correct or right but when it comes at the cost of missed experiences or distancing yourself from people you care about, it just doesn’t seem worth it.

I don’t remember where I head it but “It’s better to be kind than right” has been a very clarifying belief for me.