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    Conceit, more rich in matter than in words,
    Brags of his substance, not of ornament.
    They are but beggars that can count their worth;
    But my true love is grown to such excess
    I cannot sum up sum of half my wealth.

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Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own,
Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge
Such read more

Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own,
Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge
Such as none other hath, when they are known,
They are found shallow.

by Sophocles Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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He who is enamored of himself will at least have the advantage of being inconvenienced by few rivals.

He who is enamored of himself will at least have the advantage of being inconvenienced by few rivals.

by Georg C. Lichtenberg Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things,
but condescend to men of low estate. read more

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things,
but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own
conceits.

by Bible Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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To love one's self is the beginning of a life-long romance.

To love one's self is the beginning of a life-long romance.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done.

Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done.

by Johnny Unitas Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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The world knows only two, that's Rome and I.

The world knows only two, that's Rome and I.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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Always hold your head up but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level.

Always hold your head up but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level.

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Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.

Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.

by Alain Rene Lesage Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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He fell in love with himself at first sight and it is a passion to which he has always remained read more

He fell in love with himself at first sight and it is a passion to which he has always remained faithful. Selflove seems so often unrequited.

by Anthony Powell Found in: Conceit Quotes,
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