Delusions of grandeur make me feel a lot better about myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Believing you are grand or special improves mood, even if false.
- In plain terms
- Pretending to be important makes you feel better.
- What can you take from it?
- Delusion can soothe ego.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What illusions protect you?
- Can false beliefs help?
Another view
Delusions can lead to poor decisions and isolation.
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