Humor Quote by Rob Thurman
““Anyone with less intestinal fortitude, inhuman or not, would've been curled up on the floor sucking his thumb. I basked in the attention and took it as my due. I'd always known I was a star. Without me, the Auphe were nothing. I was the key, and the gate was a lock only I could open. At this moment I was, as I'd always suspected, God. Spreading my arms, I let my head fall back and closed my eyes, my streaming hair a silk touch on my shoulder blades. "Suffer the little children to come unto me." Opening my eyes, I smiled gently at the Auphe.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Auphe Chronicles by Rob Thurman, 2010
The narrator sees themselves as essential, divine, and central to others' existence, reflecting hubris and self‑importance.
In simple terms: The speaker claims god‑like importance.
Key Takeaway
Beware of inflated ego.
Themes
ego
hubris
power
identity
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- leadership
- creative writing
- character analysis
- psychology
Key Concepts
divine self
centrality
self‑importance
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the need for absolute importance?
- How does this mindset affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Such self‑aggrandizement can alienate others.
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