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Narcissism Quotes

Looking honestly at self-focus.

These quotes treat narcissism from several angles, personal humility learned from a pet, teenage self-belief, and a more serious historical observation about how tyranny can display extreme self-focus.

Twitter is the marriage of full-tilt narcissism and full-tilt voyeurism that has finally collided in 140 words.

Quotes by Adam Goldberg

No one has probably helped me more with my narcissism than my dog.

Quotes by Tucker Max

Teens have a sensational narcissism and genuinely believe that their experiences are unique and can't be explained to adults. But we forgive them for their mistakes and naivete.

Quotes by Stephanie Savage

All tyrannies are virtuoso displays, over many years, of cunning, risk-taking, terror, delusion, narcissism, showmanship, and charm, distilled into a spectacle of total personal control.

Quotes by Simon Sebag Montefiore

Emotion Quotes

I'm quite a shy person, and I dislike narcissism intensely.

Quotes by Sandi Toksvig

Modern football tends to bring out the narcissism of those who sit on the bench.

Quotes by Roberto Baggio

Modern football is increasingly dominated by the coaches - their narcissism to put themselves above the team and their players.

Quotes by Roberto Baggio

There's a thin line between narcissism, even if it's a healthy narcissism, and entertainment.

Quotes by Richard Lewis

Narcissism is just self-confidence.

Quotes by Mirai Nagasu

Identity Quotes

All of nationalism can be understood as a kind of collective narcissism.

Quotes by Geoff Mulgan

When I get online, there's this cycle of anxiety and narcissism that takes over, which is the part of me that I like the least.

Quotes by Garth Risk Hallberg

Individualism. Narcissism. Value-free choices. These are all key elements in the decline of the practice of mutual accountability in Western churches, among clergy and laity alike.

Quotes by David Augsburger

There's a kind of journalistic narcissism that New York-based journalists are guilty of.

Quotes by Bernard Goldberg

A little narcissism is good. At least that's what I am telling myself.

Quotes by Andy Dunn

Intensity Quotes

When you're an actor, you can be hindered by your own narcissism.

Quotes by Amanda Peet

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these narcissism quotes have a light or serious tone?
Both. Some are lighthearted, like crediting a dog with curbing narcissism, while one takes a more serious historical view of how it can appear in tyranny.
Is narcissism ever described positively here?
One quote suggests narcissism is simply self-confidence, offering a more forgiving take than the term usually gets.
Does a quote connect narcissism to teenagers?
Yes, one describes teenage narcissism as a phase where young people believe their experiences are entirely unique, and suggests forgiving that naivete.
How is the historical quote about tyranny handled?
It is discussed factually, describing narcissism as one trait among several, like showmanship and control, that can appear in oppressive rule generally.
What page explores self-image further?
The Identity collection offers a broader look at how people define and see themselves beyond just narcissism.

The theme connects to Vanity for lighter takes on self-regard, and to Identity for a broader look at how people see themselves.