"It probably sounds conceited, but I have," said Donaldson composedly.

Also, at the risk of sounding conceited, our Marines would be far better trainers than the Diasprans.

A couple of months ago, I could never have said that - it would have sounded conceited - but I know better now.

That may sound conceited to you, but it is a thing I must always deal with.

I suppose that sounds conceited, but I don't mean it to be.

I don't mean to sound noble or conceited.

I don't want to sound conceited but I think all the talking we did about the old days, that made him feel better.

Without sounding conceited, I think it's because we go out of our way to offer a very good service.

Oh, heavens, I don't know how to say this without sounding conceited, but - well, he's something rather special, my son.

It sounds very conceited to say it, but I hope that what I wrote will help people start back.