“He [Eugène Rougon] believed exclusively in himself; where another saw reasons, Rougon possessed convictions; he subordinated everything to the incessant aggrandisement of his own ego. Despite being utterly devoid of real self-indulgence, he nevertheless indulged in secret orgies of supreme… — Émile Zola Copy Share Image
![“He [Eugène Rougon] believed exclusively in himself; where another saw reasons, Rougon possessed convictions; he subordinated everything to the incessant aggrandisement of his own ego. Despite being utterly devoid of real self-indulgence, he nevertheless indulged in secret orgies of supreme power.” quote by Émile Zola](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bb4/mile-zola-1188_ego_he-eug-ne-rougon-believed-exclusively-in_836196.jpg)