There seems to be something in humanity which will not bow meekly to the insolence of power. — Terry Eagleton Copy Share Image
We appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence. — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
Insolence is not logic; epithets are the arguments of malice. — Robert Green Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“The cynicism of utter solitude is a calvary relieved by insolence.” — Emil M. Cioran Copy Share Image
Are you not justified in feeling inferior, when you seek to cover it up with arrogance and insolence? — Malcolm Forbes Copy Share Image
There is an insolence which none but those who themselves deserve contempt can bestow, and those only who deserve no contempt can… — Henry Fielding Copy Share Image
“He still didn't believe we could do it to him, and left with the assured insolence of a credit card presenting itself… — Derek Raymond Copy Share Image
The characteristic of a well-bred man is, to converse with his inferiors without insolence, and with his superiors with respect and with… — Doug Stanhope Copy Share Image
We prefer a person with vivacity and high spirits, though bordering upon insolence, to the timid and pusillanimous; we are fonder of… — William Hazlitt Copy Share Image
And, when night Darkens the streets, then wander forth the sons Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine. — John Milton Copy Share Image
Callousness and insolence bring to bare unanimous social condemnation, while the simple efforts of politeness are admired; even in those who are… — Bryant H. McGill Copy Share Image
The axiom of conditioned repetition, like the binomial theorem, is nothing but a piece of insolence. — Edward Abbey Copy Share Image
“My master wishes to see you," said the mounted man. "When the planting's done," I said. "Lord Barton is unaccustomed to waiting."… — Orson Scott Card Copy Share Image
To certain temperaments, especially when previously agitated by any deep feeling, there is perhaps nothing more exasperating, andwhich sooner explodes all self-command,… — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Dignity, in private men and in governments, has been little else than a stately and stiff perseverance in oppression; and spirit, as… — Walter Savage Landor Copy Share Image
“The king picked up his goblet, swirling the wine inside. 'I didn't receive word that your legion was here.' "They're not." Chaol… — Sarah J. Maas Copy Share Image
However much I have frequented the mystics, deep down I have always sided with the Devil; unable to equal him in power,… — Emil Cioran Copy Share Image
Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and all… — Lord Byron Copy Share Image
Twice two makes four seems to me simply a piece of insolence. Twice two makes four is a pert coxcomb who stands… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“While our country remains untainted with the principles and manners which are now producing desolation in so many parts of the world;… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise. Whoever feels himself walking on the path, and refuses to praise--that… — Rumi Copy Share Image
“But a man of tender sensitivities finds disruption unpleasant; he finds it unpleasant to break in on a well-constructed train of thought… — Thomas Mann Copy Share Image
Every old man complains of the growing depravity of the world, of the petulance and insolence of the rising generation. He recounts… — Lyndon B. Johnson Copy Share Image
Science tells us what we can know but what we can know is little and if we forget how much we cannot… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
The whole life of Demosthenes... leaves the impression of a melancholy state of things, and of the brazen insolence of wickedness. A… — Jacob Burckhardt Copy Share Image
Vanity is so frequently the apparent motive of advice that we, for the most part, summon our powers to oppose it without… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Paris, hours in the café, a certain spirit of rebellion, one side a bit too stubborn, the sea, the true, in Bretagne,… — Clemence Poesy Copy Share Image
