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Timing and arrogance are decisive
factors in the successful use of talent.
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.
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.
Early in life I had to choose
between honest arrogance
and hypocritical humility. I
chose honest arrogance and have
seen no occasion to change.
Nothing in the world is more
haughty than a man of moderate capacity
when once raised to power.
How can you trust anyone who doesn't know how to blush?
If you ask for directions rudely, you might end up a long distance from your destination.
No people are more often wrong than those who will not allow themselves to be wrong.