It ain't bragging if you've done it. There's nothing wrong with being proud of doing something well. In fact, if you intend to do something creative for a living, it's absolutely essential.[check for wording] Proper pride says, "I'm good at this." Improper pride says, "I'm better than you.
James A. Owen, Drawing Out the Dragons: A Meditation on Art, Destiny, and the Power of Choice
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