There is no pride and conceit in the showiness of the self, nor in the arrogance of the tavern; if there is any conceit, it is not the tasteless demand for favor.

This profound couplet speaks to the essence of true self-respect, or 'Khudi.' Allama Iqbal teaches us that genuine selfhood is inherently confident; it doesn't require boastfulness or superficial arrogance. The conceit that truly matters is not the empty vanity born out of dependency on others. It is a self-sustained dignity that shines from within, completely independent of external praise or need.