note), who talks of nothing but his own virtues and other people's faults, who wishes to be first; and lastly who goes through life with a style and pomp suitable to those far above him in station.

On the other hand, we call humble the man who too often blushes, who confesses his faults, who sets forth other men's virtues, and who, lastly, walks with bent head and is negligent of his attire.
However, these emotions, humility and self--abasement, are extremely rare.

For human nature, considered in itself, strives against them as much as it can (see III.xiii., liv.); hence those, who are believed to be most self--abased and humble, are generally in reality the most ambitious and envious.
XXX.

Honour[11] is pleasure accompanied by the idea of some action of our own, which we believe to be praised by others.
[11] Gloria.
XXXI.

Shame is pain accompanied by the idea of some action of our own, which we believe to be blamed by others.
Explanation--On this subject see the note to III.xxx.