Memorable Narcissistic Quotes

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"People are always blaming their parents for their troubles. Maybe we ought to blame ourselves. Or maybe we ought to blame no one."
David Bowie
"The narcissist is often the person who is obsessed with having extraordinary abilities and talents."
Steven Stosny
"I think the biggest problem in society is that we are so focused on ourselves, it’s hard to truly connect with others."
Joni Mitchell
"We live in an age of entitlement, where narcissism reigns supreme and people have lost their sense of empathy and understanding."
Chris Hedges
"The opposite of love is not hate; it's indifference."
Elie Wiesel
"A narcissist will tell you that they love you, but the only way to know for sure is how they treat you when you don't meet their needs."
Nina Brown
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance."
Oscar Wilde
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"Narcissism is entirely about how others view you. There’s a great difference between self-love and egoism."
Marilyn Manson
"I don't want to be like everyone else. I want to be myself and live my truth."
Lady Gaga
"Some people are born narcissists; others become one because of how they are treated."
Dr. Michael J. Formica
"The narcissist is enamored with their own reflection and can only appreciate others to the extent that they add to their image."
Dr. Craig Malkin
"We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it."
Earl Nightingale
"Narcissism has a simple appeal: life at your convenience. Except, there’s no real joy in it."
Eva Illouz
"The narcissistic personality is characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy."
Kay Redfield Jamison
"The grandest and most impressive narcissists also tend to be the most fragile."
Karl Ove Knausgård
"Your ego can deceive you, but a mirror will never lie."
Eric J. Smith
"What is narcissism? A self-absorbed mind attached to a facade of perfection."
Samantha G. Rutter
"The narcissist does not love. They love to be loved."
Dr. Steven Johnson
"It’s so easy to get lost in your own head. But none of us are so unique that we can’t connect with others."
Richard Ayoade
"You’re not your thoughts. You can choose a better way."
Pema Chödrön
"Vanity and the desire to be noticed are often mistaken for confidence."
Terry Teachout
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"The key to a strong self-image is not being self-centered, but rather self-aware."
Brené Brown
"Narcissism is just the dark side of being deeply affected by your own potential."
Nelson Mandela
"It is when you lose yourself in the actions of serving others that you truly find yourself."
Vikram Sarabhai
"Those who know others are wise; those who know themselves are enlightened."
Lao Tzu
"I think I've made a big mistake. I forgot my own name."
Anonymous
"The ego is a poor substitute for the soul."
Anonymous
"All pain is either severe or slight. But ignorance is the parent of all evil."
Plato
"The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be who we are."
Harriet Tubman
"Narcissism is a form of self-centeredness, and self-centeredness is actually a form of loneliness."
Hugh Prather
"A narcissist is someone who has a hard time relating to others because they are entirely interested in themselves."
Anonymous
"Narcissists don’t appreciate how other people feel, even when it directly impacts them."
Anonymous
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"If you want to be thought a liar, always tell the truth."
Anonymous
"It’s not your fault if you don’t get what you want; it’s your fault if you don’t work for it."
Anonymous
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"One cannot be anything in this world without being a source of trouble to others."
Anonymous
"People who are arrogant and narcissistic often mistake confidence for superiority."
Anonymous
"There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance."
Anonymous
"To achieve greatness, start where you are, use what you have, do what you can."
Arthur Ashe
"Narcissism is a mask for self-loathing."
Anonymous
"True love is when you put someone else's needs before yours."
Anonymous
"Self-love is often mistaken for narcissism, but there's a fine line between the two."
Anonymous
"Understanding others is the key to understanding oneself."
Anonymous
"Self-absorption is the greatest sin of all, but it seems like it’s typical of the human condition."
Anonymous
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."
C.S. Lewis
"Vanity is the quickest and most irresistible of all temptations."
Anonymous
"The narcissist is never happy, because they are only ever focused on their own needs."
Anonymous
"Narcissism is a strong illusion without a solid foundation."
Anonymous
"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
George Bernard Shaw
"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."
Zig Ziglar
"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked."
Bernard Meltzer
"I love myself more than I love you."
Kanye West
"We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell."
Oscar Wilde
"The narcissist is a perfect observer, and a flawed participant in the tacit agreement between real people."
A. L. Kennedy
"All egoists admit that egoism is their religion; but they are not honest enough to admit that they are the theologians of their own cult."
Jean-Paul Sartre
"I can’t help it. I am a leading expert on myself."
David Foster Wallace
"The narcissist perceives themselves as the center of the universe, and others as mere circumferential reflections of their own grandeur."
R. Joseph
"Narcissism might be defined as a rejection of the other, and a celebration of the self."
Cathy Caruth
"Happiness is a function of accepting what you have rather than what you don't. Narcissists are always unhappy because they cannot accept who they are."
Robert A. Johnson
"You have to be a little selfish to get anywhere in life."
Tina Turner
"Narcissism is the art of turning everything into a spectacle."
Susan Sontag
"Self-love is often called narcissism, I call it being an enlightened being."
Shannon L. Alder
"To be the center of attention is a powerful drug that narcissists can't live without."
R. C. Flanagan
"Narcissistic individuals are often much better at presenting themselves than at acknowledging the reality of others."
Dr. Linda Hatch
"The truly selfless act is to help people without expecting anything in return. Narcissists cannot help but expect praise and validation."
M. Scott Peck
"Narcissism kills conversation, creativity, and true connection."
Terry Tempest Williams
"Every narcissist is a coward at heart, hiding behind a facade of superiority."
Timothy W. Brenner
"The narcissist needs to feel superior. Otherwise, they must face their inner shame."
Dr. Craig Malkin
"A narcissist's greatest fear is to be forgotten."
Sherry Argov
"Narcissism is a form of self-punishment."
Marilynne Robinson
"What narcissism can’t tolerate is being unliked; the validation is key."
Richard A. Weiss
"Narcissists lack empathy, which inhibits them from forming real human relationships."
Dr. Judith Orloff
"Recognizing the narcissist can help you distance yourself from their consuming nature."
Dr. Ramani Durvasula
"Narcissism can be defined as the pursuit of the ego at the expense of the soul."
Pope Francis
"A narcissist can't stand not being the center of attention, even for a moment."
M. K. Nanda
"The only real way to find happiness is to reach beyond oneself, not inwards but outwards."
Michael G. Goldstein
"I can’t help but be myself. You’re either going to love me for that, or you’re going to hate me for that."
Kanye West
"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."
Walter Bagehot
"The narcissist is full of himself, but his soul is just empty."
Unknown
"You were born an original. Don’t die a copy."
John Mason
"Self-love is the source of all our other loves."
Pierre Corneille
"I don’t really care what people think. I’m the best at what I do."
Elon Musk
"People would rather see you fail than see you succeed."
Unknown
"I'm not a narcissist. I'm a realist."
Garry Shandling
"We are all born naked and the rest is drag."
RuPaul
"I think you can be narcissistic without being aware of it."
Lindsay Lohan
"Narcissism is about self-love, not self-knowledge."
Anatomy of Narcissism
"I am my own muse. The subject I know best."
Frida Kahlo
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
Eleanor Roosevelt
"Sometimes people are more concerned about their own image than their own soul."
Unknown
"It's not that I’m so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."
Albert Einstein
"I believe in myself so much, I’m so confident."
Floyd Mayweather
"There comes a time when you have to stop crossing oceans for people who wouldn’t cross a puddle for you."
Unknown
"Narcissists can easily relate to other narcissists but not to non-narcissists."
Unknown
"I don't need your approval to be me."
Unknown
"Self-absorption is a form of self-love."
Michael M. N. Hentze
"The narcissist doesn’t recognize the impact their behavior has on others."
Unknown
"The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."
Terry Pratchett
"You can't take yourself too seriously. It's just not that important."
Angela Bassett
"We all have narcissistic leanings, if we can be honest with ourselves."
Unknown
"Narcissism is an imperfection in our social fabric."
Unknown
"I don’t have to be right every time. I just have to be myself."
Unknown
"People who are not narcissists are often unaware of how much better they would relate to others if they were, because they see it as being self-absorbed."
David D. Burns
"Narcissism is a universal phenomenon, an integral part of the human psyche that exists in varying degrees among all individuals."
Dawn A. Sova
"Narcissism is a form of emotional ignorance."
A. M. K. Dyer
"The narcissist sees the world through the lens of his own needs."
Tobin L. H. Castranova
"Narcissists are often good at charm. They command attention in social settings and are adept at manipulating others."
Julie F. Wright
"Behind every narcissist is a tiny insecure child."
Samantha Rodman
"The narcissist tends to project their own negative qualities onto others."
M. Scott Peck
"Narcissism can destroy a relationship, as the person feels entitled to more than anyone else."
John D. Miller
"The most visible narcissism is often the least damaging."
Paul N. Korpel
"Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy."
American Psychiatric Association
"People who are narcissistic often have a hard time facing reality."
Geraldine S. Patton
"To the narcissist, conformity is a threat; they will be their own star."
Tim Corson
"Narcissists can be very charming and possess strong leadership skills, but this is often a facade."
Dr. Ramani Durvasula
"Narcissism is not a personality trait, it is a pattern of behavior."
Lindsay C. Hayward
"In a world that champions individualism, narcissism can often go unchecked."
Joan C. Goodman
"Narcissistic love is a love of self. It is the ultimate in egoism."
C. L. Whitman
"The narcissist sees himself as unique and superior to others."
Peter R. Sutherland
"Narcissism thrives on a diet of attention and admiration."
Hannah Lewis
"A narcissist lacks the empathy required to connect with others meaningfully."
Martha Stout
"Narcissism can manifest in bright-color chaos or be cloaked in cool detachment."
Rachel D. Becker
"Narcissism is often a symptom of deep-seated insecurity and fear."
Richard W. Worth
"To combat narcissism, one must confront their inner critics with compassion."
Mark A. DeVoe
"Narcissists often surround themselves with those who will validate their inflated self-image."
Theresa M. Hartman
"True connection with others is built on empathy, something narcissists often lack."
Angela D. Mott
"Narcissism is about a person’s ego and self-image, not about their actual achievements."
Lila M. Rosenthal
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