Of all the clever people round me here I most delight in Me - Mine is the only voice I care to hear, And mine the only face I like to see.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person says they love their own voice and face more than anyone else.
- In plain terms
- The speaker is very selfish and only cares about themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Extreme self-love can feel like a defense against the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you enjoy your own company?
- Where does this self-love come from?
Another view
It portrays a negative trait as a delight which is unusual.
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