Proud and Poor; Two Bad Combinations. Unfortunately, some people are both proud and poor. They refuse to learn, refuse to ask questions, and refuse to humble themselves enough to grow.* Pride can keep you stuck in the same place for years. Be humble enough to learn. Be humble enough to seek knowledge. Be humble enough to accept correction. Never let pride prevent you from becoming the person God has ordained you to be. At the end , we are in the World of Men, We need MEN!!!