self-importance vs vainglory

self-importance

noun
  • An exaggerated estimate of one's own importance or merit, especially as manifested by the conduct or manners; self-conceit. 

vainglory

noun
  • A regarding of oneself with undue favor. 

  • Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities. 

  • Vain, ostentatious display. 

  • Excessive vanity. 

verb
  • To boast; to act in a vain manner. 

How often have the words self-importance and vainglory occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )