But the chief reason why the Prince's presence oppressed Vronsky was that he saw himself reflected in the Prince, and what he saw in that mirror was not flattering to his vanity.
La causa principal de que el Príncipe le resultase tan insoportable era que Vronsky, sin él quererlo, se veía reflejado en el otro, y lo que veía en aquel espejo no halagaba en manera alguna su amor propio.