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Haughty Quotes

On arrogance, humility, and changing character

This pairing offers timeless advice against arrogance toward humbler people alongside a memory of a city once known for a haughty air.

Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.

Quotes by Jefferson Davis

Edinburgh used to be a haughty city.

Quotes by Alexander McCall Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

What advice does the first haughty quote give?
It advises never acting superior toward the humble, nor humble toward those acting superior.
What does the second quote say about Edinburgh?
It recalls Edinburgh as a city once seen as reserved and somewhat haughty in character.
Do these quotes criticize haughtiness?
The first quote leans toward encouraging balance rather than outright condemning haughty behavior.
Is the second quote still describing the city today?
It reads as a memory of the past, suggesting the city's reputation may have since changed.
What connects these two haughty quotes?
Both examine haughtiness, one as a personal trait to manage and the other as a trait once linked to a place.

Together they touch on both personal pride and how a place's character can shift over time.