Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

The one who overcomes egotism rids themselves of the most stubborn obstacle that blocks the way to all true greatness read more

The one who overcomes egotism rids themselves of the most stubborn obstacle that blocks the way to all true greatness and all true happiness.

The nice thing about egotists is that they don't talk about other people.

The nice thing about egotists is that they don't talk about other people.

Egotism is the anesthetic given by a kindly nature to relieve the pain of being a damned fool.

Egotism is the anesthetic given by a kindly nature to relieve the pain of being a damned fool.

I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.

I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.

Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.

Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.

I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like read more

I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want you, why would I want someone like you."

Egotism -- usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.

Egotism -- usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.

Egotism is the art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.

Egotism is the art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.