Question
You are right that ego is a noun, but pride is not an adjective; it is a common noun. The adjective formed from this noun is proud.
But if I have followed your train of thought correctly, you meant that pride is a direct consequence of the ego.
However, I believe you wrote that deliberately to make us react.
I feel it is like the inanimate objects that preach the Dharma in your book. If you made no mistakes, we would pass you by without really seeing you. Thank you!
Anonymous
Answer from Master Kosen
Yes, indeed, pride is a qualifying noun.
Kosen