Big ego Quote by Simone Elkeles
“Mr. Latino with the big ego got bested by a ditzy, blond bimbo.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Latin Lover, 2012
A boastful individual is outdone by someone underestimated due to appearance.
In simple terms: Ego can be humbled by unexpected opponents.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let ego blind you to others’ abilities.
Themes
ego
humility
stereotypes
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
narrative
conversational
When to use this quote
- school
- sports teams
- creative projects
Key Concepts
character development
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you make about others?
- How can you stay open to learning from anyone?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may cause missed opportunities for growth.
![“People think Paris [Hilton] is a ditzy blond, and I don't want to blow it for her, but she plays it really well. She knows exactly what she's doing. She's actually a pretty smart person. She's very cognizant of what she's doing, and she kind of plays that role, so people think she's some airhead…” quote by Simon Rex](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/323/simon-rex-31404_airheads_people-think-paris-hilton-is-a-ditzy-blo_921968.jpg)
![“I wasn't going to kiss you."' 'You weren't?' I look up look up at him. [...] 'Nope, the next time I kiss you it'll last a long, long time. And when we're done you're going to realize being turned on is not about experience.” quote by Simone Elkeles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/418/simone-elkeles-665_kiss_i-wasn-t-going-to-kiss-you-you-weren-t-i_24171.jpg)
