Admire Quote by Josephine Tey
“It is the utterly destructive quality. When you say vanity, you are thinking of the kind that admires itself in mirrors and buys things to deck itself out in. But that is merely personal conceit. Real vanity is something quite different. A matter not of person but of personality. Vanity says, "I must have this because I am me." It is a frightening thing because it is incurable.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey, 1951
Real vanity is an unhealthy self‑obsession rooted in personality, not merely personal pride, and it is incurable.
In simple terms: Vanity is deep self‑obsession.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and temper self‑obsession.
Themes
pride
self‑image
psychology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- creative work
Key Concepts
personality
self‑obsession
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your self‑image affect your decisions?
- Can you separate personal pride from deeper personality traits?
A Different Perspective
Self‑obsession can blind judgment and damage relationships.
