megalomaniac 的词源

1882年，名词，指“患有妄自尊大症的人”；1883年，形容词，意为“患有妄自尊大症的”，源自 megalomania（详见）。

The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history. [Bertrand Russell, "The Conquest of Happiness"]

妄自尊大者与自恋者的区别在于，前者渴望权力而非魅力，追求恐惧而非爱。这个类型包括许多精神病患者和历史上大多数伟人。[伯特兰·罗素，《幸福的征服》]