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When I was ten years old, I had great pride in myself, which sometimes even took the form of boasting and self-praise; although I myself did not want to, I used to assume the air of someone undertaking some great work and mighty act of heroism.

— Said Nursi

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I've always prided myself on being myself and trying to stick true to who I am and how I was raised.

— Patrick Kane

In my younger years my dedication may have expressed itself egotistically.

— Cyril Cusack

The scariest thing about receiving praise at a young age is the fear of burning out or losing it, or proving people right that you were just a novelty. Obviously, I can see mistakes in things that I've done or said and can see flaws in things I've made, but that's just part of growing.

— Tavi Gevinson

I used to suffer from excessive pride. Well, I got over that one.

— Francesca Annis

Being humbled has been a part of my life for a long time.

— Lamar Odom

I look back on the last 10 years and I have to say I'm proud of what I have accomplished, because I've been able to raise two beautiful children.

— Pamela Anderson

I became to myself an imaginary figure of great excellence, daring and glamor.

— Rudolph Valentino

I think that my humble beginnings were very deliberate, and I'm grateful for them because I'm not sure I would see my achievements the same way if they were handed to me. I'm not sure my work ethic would be the same.

— Aldis Hodge

I admired in others the strength that I lacked myself.

— Georg Brandes

✗Opposing Perspectives

I was a kid who didn't have a lot of self-esteem.

— Melanie Lynskey