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That which comes and goes, rises and sets, is born and dies is the ego. That which always abides, never changes, and is devoid of qualities is the Self.

Things that I consider bad qualities, I always try and figure out where they are coming from. I don't consider ambition to be a bad one. It's served me very well in my life. Very well.

The essence of greatness is neglect of the self.

The 'self-image' is the key to human personality and human behavior. Change the self image and you change the personality and the behavior.

The ego is nothing other than the focus of conscious attention.

The ego is only an illusion, but a very influential one. Letting the ego-illusion become your identity can prevent you from knowing your true self. Ego, the false idea of believing that you are what you have or what you do, is a backwards way of assessing and living life.

Ego is good.

Ego is the great enemy. Ego will hold you back every single time.

A man has generally the good or ill qualities, which he attributes to mankind.