Egotist, n. A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An egotist is defined as someone who prefers their own company over yours.
- In plain terms
- Egotists care about themselves more than anyone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch out for self-absorbed people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you ever selfish?
- How do you spot an egotist?
Another view
It assumes everyone else is important.
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