Gregory the Dialogist

But frequently, while the mind of a righteous man stands firm in the stronghold of its resolution, while it recovers itself from every dispersion of change, and keeps down whatever superfluously arises within; it is smitten by the very glory of its own rectitude, and is raised up with the pride of presuming on itself. For he who performs great deeds, though he may think humbly of himself, yet knows that his doings are great. For, if he knows not that they are great, he doubtless keeps but little watch over them. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXVI ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Judges also sometimes deviate from justice because they are greedy for graft, and he expresses this saying, "nor let a great number of gifts make you waver," in that new situation of authority. Sometimes someone denies justice to others just from pride alone, and expressing this he says, "Lay down your greatness," the pride of your soul, "without tribulation," before God sends you a trial for your humiliation. …

Commentary on Job ↗