An exaggerated opinion of oneself, thinking you are much better than you really are. Think pretty much any politician, or bragging sports star.
Yes, it is from Madame Bovary.
Bovarism
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William Hupy
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Re: Bovarism
I’m thinking of one prominent real estate mogul cum politician especially.
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Slava
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Re: Bovarism
I didn't want to be too obvious, but the thought did flit across my mind.
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.
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