Quotes about Ego
The ambitious supposeth another man's act, praise and applause, to be his own happiness; the voluptuous his own sense and feeling; but he that is wise, his own action.
— Marcus Aurelius
Why is it we want so badly to memorialize ourselves? Even while we're still alive. We wish to assert our existence, like dogs peeing on fire hydrants.
— Margaret Atwood
Which of us can resist the temptation of being thought indispensable?
— Margaret Atwood
In case you're wondering, vanity never ends.
— Margaret Atwood
When we place our discontented egos on the altar of gratitude, we develop contented altar egos filled with thanksgiving.
— Craig Groeschel
Father always says I'm conceited, but I'm not, I'm merely vain!
— Anne Frank
The difference between you and God is that God doesn't think He's you.
— Anne Lamott
What's the difference between you and God? God never thinks he's you.
— Anne Lamott
Whenever the world throws rose petals at you, which thrill and seduce the ego, beware.
— Anne Lamott
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.
— Anne Lamott
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.
— Seth Godin
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.
— Seth Godin