Arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more offensive to us than the arrogance of those without merit: for merit itself is offensive.

Friedrich Nietzsche
Arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more...
Arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more...
Arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more...
Arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more...
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This quote is by the Roman philosopher and statesman Cicero. Cicero is saying that arrogance on the part of the meritorious is even more offensive when it is accompanied by merit. Merit in and of itself is not offensive. However, the arrogance that comes with it is offensive because it makes us feel like we can't be trusted. His point is that pride often accompanies good deeds and we should be careful not to confuse the two when we see them coexisting.

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