The need to be right is the sign of a vulgar mind.
Sure of their qualities and demanding praise, more go to ruined fortunes than are raised.
None are more haughty than a common place person raised to power.
None are more unjust in their judgments of others than those who have a high opinion of themselves.
Nothing in the world is more haughty than a man of moderate capacity when once raised to power.
Early in life, I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen no occasions to change.