"Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall." (Prov. 16:18)

The following is a radio transmission between a US naval ship and Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. The Americans: "Please divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision." The Canadians: "We recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision." The Americans: "This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course." The Canadians: "No. We say again, you divert YOUR course." The Americans: "This is the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln, the second largest ship in the United States' Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied by three destroyers, three cruisers, and numerous support vessels. I demand that you change your course 15 degrees north, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship." The Canadians: "This is a lighthouse. We recommend that you immediately divert your course to ensure the safety of your ship."