Conceit, more rich in matter than in words, brags of his substance: they are but beggars who can count their read more

Conceit, more rich in matter than in words, brags of his substance: they are but beggars who can count their worth.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can
render a reason.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can
render a reason.

Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.

Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.

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.

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

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

Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.

Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.

He who boasts of his accomplishments will heap ridicule.

He who boasts of his accomplishments will heap ridicule.

Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.

Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.

Conceit may puff a man up, but never prop him up.
- John Ruskin,

Conceit may puff a man up, but never prop him up.
- John Ruskin,