"An arrogant man whose arrogance we see from his own behaviour is more tolerable than a humble man whose humility we hear of from his own mouth."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Arrogance, Humility, Behavior, Character

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"An arrogant man whose arrogance we see from his own behaviour is more tolerable than a humble man whose humility we hear of from his own mouth."

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