How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Your heart is a stone, Capricorn, a black stone with about as much human sympathy as a lump of coal, and you are very, very proud of that." (34.44)
Once again we see Fenoglio characterize Capricorn as proud, but now we see the specific source of Capricorn's pride: his heartlessness. Due to Capricorn's messed-up upbringing, he's come to value strength over compassion, and so he feels proud to be strong at the expense of compassion. That would certainly explain how he commits so many atrocious acts without any remorse.
Quote #8
Silvertongue looked at him with such obvious admiration that Farid blushed. "What an extraordinary fellow you are! Perhaps I should ask you how I'm going to get Meggie out of this village." (44.34)
Farid, clearly, is not used to praise. It seems like he's not used to feeling proud of his skills—when people notice him in the first place, that is. But Mo wouldn't be doing so hot on his own outside of Capricorn's village, and so he recognizes that Farid brings something valuable to the table. The real question is when Farid will begin to recognize—and take pride in—his own skills.
Quote #9
"Well, how about it?" inquired Dustfinger, taking a step back. "Do you dare come in here with me, or would you rather go on hitting little girls?" (49.37)
Dustfinger appeals to Basta's manly pride here by saying that Basta is not man enough to fight another man, instead preferring to beat up girls. This ploy works, showing us just how proud Basta is of his manly manliness.