He who takes but never gives, may last for years but never lives.

Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgive in others, and no one is without himself.

If we were not all so excessively interested in ourselves, life would be so uninteresting that none of us would be able to endure it.

Lovers never get tired of each other because they are forever talking about themselves.

He who is wrapped up in himself makes a mighty small package.