#importance

The vanity of being known to be trusted with a secret is generally one of the chief motives to disclose it; for, however absurd it may be thought to boast an honour by an act which shows that it was conferred without merit, yet most men seem rather inclined to confess the want of virtue than of importance. ↗

— Samuel Johnson

#self-importance #trustworthiness #vanity #men

Everything is important. To the smallest insect, even the mouldering tree, the deepest stone in the drift. ↗

— Marlene Van Niekerk

#importance #nature #nature

The role of any person in this world is to be themselves without damaging the rest. We are important as long as the rest "is". - Rossana Condoleo ↗

— Rossana Condoleo

#ethics #self-awareness #self-importance #self-improvement #social-competence

I've never really had time for romantic relationships. I have much more important things to worry about, like saving the world from zombies. ↗

— J. Cornell Michel

#apocalyptic #importance #important #relationship #relationships

One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one’s work is terribly important. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

#importance #nervous-breakdowns #neurosis #perspective #self-perception

Who are you?" "No one of consequence." "I must know." "Get used to disappointment. ↗

— William Goldman

#consequence #identity #importance #inquisitiveness #identity

You can't let the truth bring out the worst and let it get the best of you. ↗

— Criss Jami

#best #clever #condescension #humble #humility

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small parcel. ↗

— John Ruskin

#psychology #self-importance #self-involvement #psychology

People who worship only themselves get a slick, polished look -- like monuments. Too bad they had to go so soon. ↗

— Vanna Bonta

#celebrity #hubris #quote #self-importance #vanity

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. ↗

— John Adams

#because #character #corrupts #demands #importance