"مغرور بودن به فضیلت به معنای مسموم کردن خود است"

When you take pride in your own virtue, you’re essentially sabotaging yourself. It’s like adding a drop of poison to a glass of pure water. You’ve got something good going, but the moment you start patting yourself on the back and thinking you’re all that, you’re messing it up.

This idea has roots in ancient wisdom. Think of the Greeks and their concept of hubris. They believed that excessive pride or self-confidence could lead to a person's downfall. So, this isn’t just a modern thought—people have been grappling with this for centuries. They knew that virtue, when flaunted, loses its purity and becomes tainted by ego.

Imagine a really talented chef. He’s known for his amazing dishes, and people flock to his restaurant. Now, if this chef starts to believe he's the best and doesn’t need feedback, his cooking will suffer. He might ignore important details or stop innovating. Ultimately, his pride in his skills could lead to the decline of his once-stellar reputation. It’s a practical example of how pride can spoil something good.

So, what’s the takeaway here? Stay humble. It's okay to acknowledge your virtues and be proud of them internally, but don’t let that pride overtake your sense of self or your actions. Keep striving to improve, and listen to others. The moment you think you’ve “made it,” you stop growing.

Here’s a little story to drive the point home. Imagine you’re at a local park with your dog. You see this guy who’s really good at training his dog. He’s got the commands down, the tricks, everything. He’s obviously put in the time and effort. One day, he starts showing off a bit, maybe feeling a bit too proud. His dog senses the shift. Dogs are intuitive like that. Suddenly, the dog starts acting out, not following commands as precisely. The trainer’s pride has disrupted their bond. The man has become so consumed with showing off his dog’s skills that he’s forgotten the underlying principles of patience and mutual respect.

See, it’s not about ignoring your virtues or pretending you don’t have them. It’s about recognizing them without letting them define you. It’s about staying grounded and continuing to work on yourself. It’s like having a garden. You can be proud of your flowers, but the moment you stop watering them and think they’ll just stay beautiful on their own, they’ll wither.

In simpler words, keep your virtues close, but keep your humility closer. Don’t let the poison of pride seep into the purity of your good deeds. It’s a balance, a constant check-in with yourself to ensure you’re not letting your ego overrun your accomplishments.

So next time you find yourself swelling with pride over something good you’ve done, take a step back. Remember that there’s always room for growth and improvement, and that true virtue doesn’t need a spotlight—it shines on its own.