Egoism is the very essence of a noble soul.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If egotism means a terrific interest in one's self, egotism is absolutely essential to efficient living.
Ego is the immediate dictate of human consciousness.
Of course, we are all egoists. Egoism is so much a part of our humanity.
The ego is nothing other than the focus of conscious attention.
The essence of greatness is neglect of the self.
The ego is as little absolutely permanent as are bodies.
Ambition - it is the last infirmity of noble minds.
When you treat yourself with the kindness and high regard that you would give to one of your spiritual heroes, your body becomes the epicenter of quiet joy rather than a battlefield for the ego.
In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism.
No egoism is so insufferable as that of the Christian with regard to his soul.