Casanova Quote by Kenneth Rexroth
“Men who live like Casanova are seldom interested in themselves; their egocentricity does not give them time for egotism.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Casanova Effect”, 1935
Self‑obsessed lifestyles neglect introspection, leaving little room for true self‑awareness.
In simple terms: Self‑obsession limits self‑knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Balance self‑interest with self‑reflection.
Themes
self‑awareness
ego
introspection
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal development
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego hinder personal growth?
- Can self‑interest be healthy?
A Different Perspective
Ego can be a protective mechanism.
![“They [his readers, whom he asks to be his friends] will find that I have always loved truth so passionately that I have often resorted to lying as a way of first introducing it into minds which were ignorant of its charms” (Casanova, p.34, Vol 1 Preface).” quote by Casanova](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4dc/casanova-60999_books_they-his-readers-whom-he-asks-to-be-his_110086.jpg)
![“[Malipiero's advice to Casanova.] If you wish your audience to cry, you must shed tears yourself, but if you wish to make them laugh you must contrive to look as serious as a judge.” quote by Giacomo Casanova](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aea/giacomo-casanova-4227_advice_malipiero-s-advice-to-casanova-if-you-wi_1659708.jpg)