He could have given an order to turn around but his pride wouldn't allow it.

But his pride did not allow him to take something for free.

But his pride would not allow him to accept that idea.

Would his great pride have allowed him not to believe?

His pride wouldn't allow him to say so, though, because what was the point?

Their pride would not allow them to keep fighting after that.

He wanted to demand an answer, but his pride wouldn't allow him.

He was afraid to go on, yet his pride would not allow him to return.

His pride did not allow him to bend so far.

His pride wouldn't allow him to admit how bad things were.