He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines.

If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or my music, then in that respect you can call me that I believe in what I do, and I'll say it.

We reproach people for talking about themselves; but it is the subject they treat best.

Mastery passes often for egotism.

When a man is wrapped up in himself he makes a pretty small package.

One must learn to love oneself with a wholesome and healthy love, so that one can bear to be with oneself and need not roam.

We would rather speak badly of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all.

The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief.

I should not talk so much about myself if there were anybody else whom I knew as well.

Egotist. A person of low taste, more interested in himself than me.