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.

Arrogance diminishes wisdom

Arrogance diminishes wisdom

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

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

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

There is that indescribable freshness and unconsciousness about an illiterate person that humbles and mocks the power of the noblest read more

There is that indescribable freshness and unconsciousness about an illiterate person that humbles and mocks the power of the noblest expressive genius.

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.

...the image of the Lord had been replaced by a mirror.

...the image of the Lord had been replaced by a mirror.

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

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

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.