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“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

Source Play: The Imaginary Cuckold, 1662

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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