Arrogance diminishes wisdom

Arrogance diminishes wisdom

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

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.

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

For all his learning or sophistication, man still instinctively reaches towards that force beyond. Only arrogance can deny its existence, read more

For all his learning or sophistication, man still instinctively reaches towards that force beyond. Only arrogance can deny its existence, and the denial falters in the face of evidence on every hand.

The truest characters of ignorance are vanity, and pride and arrogance.

The truest characters of ignorance are vanity, and pride and arrogance.

Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

...the image of the Lord had been replaced by a mirror.

...the image of the Lord had been replaced by a mirror.

This is an impressive crowd: the Have's and Have-more's. Some people call you the elites. I call you my base.

This is an impressive crowd: the Have's and Have-more's. Some people call you the elites. I call you my base.