self-exaltation
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Joyce was an enemy of the Irish Literary Revival, which he excoriated as pretentious self-absorption and self-exaltation in the name of the authentic.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2022
The self-exaltation frequently employed by injudicious writers, sometimes places them in ridiculous attitudes.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Isaac Disraeli
What a contrast between that self-exaltation of Peter, and the deep humility of the Lamb of God, meek and lowly in heart before God and man!
From The Master's Indwelling by Andrew Murray
Thus, being in great danger of self-exaltation, I took the best medicine that I could—although by no means with intention—in waiting on my lord Quinton, who was then residing at the Manor.
From Simon Dale by Anthony Hope
She mentioned in her journal her fears whether or not this publicity, and the evident respect paid her by the people in power in the city, might not develop worldly pride of self-exaltation in her.
From Elizabeth Fry by Mrs. E. R. Pitman
