Contemptuous Quote by Jubal Download Open image “Geniuses are justifiably contemptuous of the opinions of their inferiors.” — Jubal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Contemptuous Contemptuous Opinions Genius Geniuses Justifiably Inferiors Inspirational Intelligence Justifiably Contemptuous Opinion Opinions Inferiors
The concept of genius as akin to madness has been carefully cultivated by the inferiority complex of the public. — Ezra Pound Copy Share Image
We always tend to distrust geniuses about genius, as if what they say didn't arouse much empathy in us, or as if we were… — Randall Jarrell Copy Share Image
Geniuses are people who notice things and connections between things which others haven't noticed. Genius must be a surprise. — Christopher Ricks Copy Share Image
Genius is inconsiderate, self-relying, and, like unconscious beauty, without any intention to please. — Isaac Mayer Wise Copy Share Image
There are few people more convinced of their own genius than those who complain of how stupid they are. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Genius is an intellect that has become unfaithful to its destiny. — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
Geniuses are people who dash off weird, wild, incomprehensible poems with astonishing facility, & then go & get booming drunk & sleep in the… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
Some have the temperament and tastes of genius, without its creative power. They feel acutely, but express tamely. — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Copy Share Image
Genius attracts more hate than love and more disrespect than respect; at least for the first few hundred years. — Steve Fowler Copy Share Image
Some were brilliant bordering on genius. Others, genius bordering on madness — Erich Segal Copy Share Image
Who said I was wise? I’m a professional bad example. You can learn a lot by watching me. Or listening to me. Either one. — Jubal Copy Share Image
A confidence man knows he’s lying; that limits his scope. But a successful shaman ropes himself first; he believes what he says — and… — Jubal Copy Share Image
But if we come back, if German men come back, if British men come back, and Japs, and French, and all the other men,… — J. D. Salinger Copy Share Image
“Listen, I wanted to say, I don't need your judgment, okay? I have enough to deal with without you contributing, so can we just… — Jessica Verdi Copy Share Image
Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their… — Sydney J. Harris Copy Share Image
Rejoice in the prosperity of others. When you feel contemptuous, or even a twinge of jealousy, toward the accomplishments or life-styles of others, you… — Wayne Dyer Copy Share Image
An uprising would punish only the country, and that is out of the question. But there is yet another approach, the most effectiveform of… — Franz Grillparzer Copy Share Image
You achieve stature only by being good enough to deserve it, by forcing even the contemptuous and indifferent to pay attention, and to acknowledge… — Wallace Stegner Copy Share Image
To describe religions as mind viruses is sometimes interpreted as contemptuous or even hostile. It is both. I am often asked why I am… — Richard Dawkins Copy Share Image
“Among these contemptuous women, poor Germaine had the disadvantage of being young--and almost pretty, in a shy, mousy way. She possessed the nonspecific clumsiness… — John Irving Copy Share Image
Why are those who are notoriously undisciplined and unmoral also most contemptuous of religion and morality? They are trying to solace their own unhappy… — Fulton J. Sheen Copy Share Image
I think we musicians are emissaries. Every time we go before the public, we're there to make converts. We can either be ugly and… — Hazel Scott Copy Share Image
Many men are contemptuous of riches; few can give them away. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
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