He realized... that the loudest are the least sincere, that arrogance is a quality of the ignorant, and that flatterers tend to be vicious. (Isabel Allende)

He realized... that the loudest are the least sincere, that arrogance is a quality of the ignorant, and that flatterers tend to be vicious.

Isabel Allende

Related topics

arrogance ignorant quality

Related quotes

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. View quote
Martin Luther King Jr.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. View quote
Oscar Wilde
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature. View quote
Marcus Aurelius
Foolish, ignorant and vicious persons go to books for their thoughts and judgments, and for all their elevated and noble sentiments, just as a rich woman goes with her money to a draper. View quote
Nicolas Chamfort
Trust your instincts: they tend to see you right. By listening to them, at least you can sleep at night. View quote
Sophie Ellis-Bextor