Quote by William Hazlitt

We can bear to be deprived of everything but our self-conceit.


We can bear to be deprived of everything but our self-concei

Summary

This quote suggests that humans can tolerate and survive without many things in life, but they cannot bear to lose their self-importance or self-esteem. It emphasizes the powerful hold that our egos have over us, as it is often difficult to accept criticism or admit when we are wrong. Our self-conceit is seen as essential to our identity, and the idea of losing it is more frightening than any other deprivation we may face.

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Identity
By William Hazlitt
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