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 Pride because I'm a pretty smart and articulate guy, and as a result I've been generally quite successful in school, work, and life.  As a result, I tend to place great stock in my own thoughts and opinions, and not enough in the thoughts and opinions of others, because I'm usually not great at recognizing all the places where the thoughts, opinions, and influences of other people had a positive impact on me and the course of my life thus far.

Wrath because I revolt against feelings of impotence.  I often have a hard time letting go of this or that circumstance where I perceive some injustice but I can't do anything about it.  It depends on the particular circumstance, but sometimes bitterness or resentment can really sink in, and I have to be on guard against that.