the former (i.e. the one mentioned first)

qián zhě

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Either one is fine, but the former is more concise.

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.

自大狂和自恋狂的分别，在于自大狂渴望能夠手握大权、受人敬畏，而自恋狂卻比较想拥有魅力、得到爱戴。許多瘋子和历史上的偉人都属于前者。

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the former (i.e. the one mentioned first)

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