--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Used to think nothing of myself then I…" description: "\"Used to think nothing of myself then I realized I'm what I make myself but I liked it more when I had no feeling of self importance.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/anonymous-1_identity_used-to-think-nothing-of-myself-then-i-r_1368092.jpg" --- # Used to think nothing of myself then I realized I'm what I… ![“Used to think nothing of myself then I realized I'm what I make myself but I liked it more when I had no feeling of self importance.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/anonymous-1_identity_used-to-think-nothing-of-myself-then-i-r_1368092.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/anonymous-1_identity_used-to-think-nothing-of-myself-then-i-r_1368092.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eff/anonymous-1_identity_used-to-think-nothing-of-myself-then-i-r_1368092.jpg) > “Used to think nothing of myself then I realized I'm what I make myself but I liked it more when I had no feeling of self importance.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self-worth comes from personal effort, yet humility and lack of ego can be comforting. **In simple terms:** Self-made worth, humility helps. Key Takeaway Balance achievement with humility. Themes self-esteem humility identity Mood introspective thoughtful Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - career building - personal reflection - mental health Key Concepts self-creation ego management Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance pride and modesty? - When does humility become self‑deprecation? 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