Action Quote by Thomas Nagel

Persons who insist to themselves that under one set of conditions only can they lead interesting and satisfying lives lay themselves open to bitter…

— Hortense Odlum

A cultivated and decent man cannot be vain without setting a fearfully high standard for himself, and without despising and almost hating himself at…

— Anonymous

In the measure to which a man cuts off and humbles his own will, he proceeds toward success. But insofar as he stubbornly guards…

— Ephrem the Syrian

A man who love only himself and his pleasures is vain, presumptuous, and wicked even from principle.

— Luc de Clapiers

Capricious, wanton, bold, and brutal Lust Is meanly selfish; when resisted, cruel; And, like the blast of Pestilential Winds, Taints the sweet bloom of…

— John Milton

Weakness for wealth and for collecting and owning things of different kinds; the urge for physical (sensuous) enjoyment; the longing for honour, which is…

— Tito Colliander

Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.

— Abu Bakr

“narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD. According to DSM-IV, NPD is distinguished by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration,…

— Jon Krakauer

The person capable of distinguishing between his desires and needs and realizes what should be preferred in the ever changing situations of life, never…

— Senora Roy

Thus, statesmanlike, I'll saucily impose, And safe from action, valiantly advise; Sheltered in impotence, urge you to blows, And being good for nothing else,…

— John Wilmot

A person of strong character is willing to be modest,humble & true to self. He strives to remain committed to his endeavour to make…

— DrAnil Kr Sinha

Man is by nature competitive, combative, ambitious, jealous, envious, and vengeful.

— Arthur Keith