How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
The Prince felt humiliated, reduced to the rank of one protected by Russo's friends; his only merit, as far as he could see, was being uncle to that urchin Tancredi. (1.100)
It ain't easy being a Prince, especially when there's a revolution happening and you need to rely on local peasants to make sure no violence comes to you and your family. This is a far cry from the days when Prince Fabrizio felt like he was in charge.
Quote #2
[The] blow to his pride dealt by the father's tailcoat was now repeated by the daughter's looks. (2.70).
Fabrizio doesn't like being one-upped by anybody, especially the likes of Don Calogero. It's humiliating enough that Don Calogero has come to his house dressed more formally than him. But the fact that Calogero's daughter is way prettier than any of his is almost too much to bear.
Quote #3
The Prince gave a start of annoyance; so touchy is the pride of class, even in a moment of decline, that these orgiastic praises of the beauties of his future niece offended him. (3.52)
On many occasions, Fabrizio does a good job of sitting on his pride and not getting too worked up. But when he hears his buddy talking sexually about his future niece, his pride flares up like a fire that's not quite out yet, and he quickly puts his buddy back in his place. Let's not forget that the Prince is a really big dude.