Similar narrations

• Ghurar al-Ḥikam #6028 Imam Ali (AS) said, Self-admiration prevents growth.
• Nahj al-Balāgha #1768 167. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Vanity prevents progress. [1]
• Ghurar al-Ḥikam #6032 Imam Ali (AS) said, Conceit prevents growth.