ego
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"You know, he wants to go down in history; we all know he has an ego, and, bless him, he's sticking by his guns and he's starting the process."
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Warren Buffett didn’t need the ego boost, but the fact that Berkshire Hathaway hit its all-time peak the day before his surprise retirement announcement at last year’s annual meeting is telling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
But he is quick to anger when his ego and vanity are wounded.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
The deputy US Trade Representative, Rick Switzer, told the Council of Foreign Relations last week that Carney was acting "superior" and was letting his "ego" prevent him from acting in Canada's best interests.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
“Exactly! Any kind! But what about hurt feelings? What about deflation of one’s ego? What about the blasting of one’s hopes? Is that injury?”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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