Egomaniac Quote by Anne Rice
““Because if this being doesn’t exist inside my head, if he exists outside, then he can get you too.” This made him very obviously thoughtful and distant and then he said strange words to me I didn’t expect. “But he doesn’t want me, does he? And he doesn’t want the others, either. He wants you.” I was crestfallen. I am proud, I am an egomaniac of a being; I do love attention; I want glory; I want to be wanted by God and the Devil. I want, I want, I want, I want.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice, 1985
The narrator grapples with a desire for divine and demonic attention, revealing deep ego and craving for significance.
In simple terms: Seeking validation from higher powers and self.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and temper ego-driven cravings.
Themes
ego
spiritual longing
identity crisis
Mood
introspective
confessional
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual conflict
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
divine desire
devil fascination
attention seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does wanting attention from God and the Devil say about self-worth?
- How can one find meaning without external validation?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize destructive desires.
