Rather, he should give charity according to his means, and lend an appropriate amount to those who need. He should not be overly joyous or lighthearted, nor sad and melancholy. Rather, he should always be happy, gentle, and friendly. The same applies with regard to other traits. A person who follows the middle path is considered wise.
Pride is an extremely wicked quality, and man is forbidden to display it even slightly.
One should always speak gently. One's head should be bent over with one's eyes pointed downward, but one's heart should be directed upward. One should regard everyone else as greater than himself. If the other person is a Torah sage of greater stature, one is obligated to honor him. One should think that since G-d granted him this wealth, he is surely worthy of it.