Arrogance is, as it were, a solicitation on the part of one seeking honor for followers, whom he thinks he is entitled to treat with contempt.
It is wonderful, for almost all his actions may be traced to pride;-and pride has often been his best friend.
We all know that the 'divine glory of the ego' is socially a great nuisance; we all do actually value our friends for modesty, freshness, and simplicity of heart. Whatever may be the reason, we all do warmly respect humility - in other people.
There are a lot of people who want to give orders and be bossy that don't deserve respect.
I've been accused of riding roughshod over others' emotions, and I admit, when I feel a friend is being over-indulgent, my patience is in short supply.
John [Kricfalusi] is so arrogant. He thinks he's me!