Quotes about Ego

In case you're wondering, vanity never ends.

When we place our discontented egos on the altar of gratitude, we develop contented altar egos filled with thanksgiving.

Father always says I'm conceited, but I'm not, I'm merely vain!

The difference between you and God is that God doesn't think He's you.

What's the difference between you and God? God never thinks he's you.

Whenever the world throws rose petals at you, which thrill and seduce the ego, beware.

Whenever the world throws rose petals at you, which thrill and seduce the ego, beware. The cosmic banana peel is suddenly going to appear underfoot to make sure you don't take it all too seriously, that you don't fill up on junk food.

It's okay. Let your ego push you to be the initiator. But tell your ego that the best way to get something shipped is to let other people take the credit. The real win for you (and your ego) is seeing something get shipped, not in getting the credit when it does.

When we recognize the fraud for what it is, we feel incredibly stupid. Something more than our bank accounts is damaged—our egos are damaged. As a result, it's almost impossible for the marketer to regain our trust.

The best reason someone talks about you is because they're actually talking about themselves.

Prudence is what makes someone a great commodities trader - the capacity to face reality squarely in the eye without allowing emotion or ego to get in the way. It's what is needed by every quarterback or battlefield general.

I am in my own hall of fame, that's all that matters.