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And with his arms crossed he looks pityingly down from his…

“And with his arms crossed he looks pityingly down from his spiritual height on everything that anyone says.” quote by Moliere
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“And with his arms crossed he looks pityingly down from his spiritual height on everything that anyone says.”

Moliere

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A superior looks down on others with contempt, dismissing their words as insignificant.

In simple terms: He judges others from a lofty perch.

Key Takeaway

Avoid arrogance.

Themes

social hierarchy contempt power dynamics

Mood

critical reflective skeptical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • office politics
  • academic debates
  • family gatherings
  • online forums

Key Concepts

elitism judgment detachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to be truly humble?
  • How can we value others' opinions?
A Different Perspective

Even the lofty can be wrong.

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