Conceited Quote by Horace
“Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book 1, 23 BCE
Writers are self‑obsessed, worshipping their own work.
In simple terms: Authors love themselves too much.
Practice humility in creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- self‑reflection
- artistic community
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confidence aid writing?
- When does ego hinder art?
Self‑confidence can be productive.