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The offspring of riches: Pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogance, tyranny
The offspring of riches: Pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogance, tyranny
Arrogance diminishes wisdom
Arrogance diminishes wisdom
When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation read more
When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities
Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen read more
Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen no occasion to change.
There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.
There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.
He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.
He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.
...the image of the Lord had been replaced by a mirror.
...the image of the Lord had been replaced by a mirror.
It's only arrogance if you're wrong
It's only arrogance if you're wrong
Everything I do, I feel is genius. Whether it is or it isn't.
Everything I do, I feel is genius. Whether it is or it isn't.
