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HIDDEN ARROGANCE

nother form of arrogance, or considering oneself
superior, is what we call the hidden arrogance.
A Generally, the attitudes of people with hidden
arrogance vary greatly from that of the arrogant. The most
significant difference between the two is that an arrogant
person can be readily recognised from his outward
appearance, whereas it is difficult for someone with hidden
arrogance.
Arrogant people commonly reveal their arrogance by
boasting openly. Yet, the other group of arrogant people
conceal their arrogance. These people pay special attention to
masking this reprehensible quality. Therefore, the question is:
Why do they need to hide their arrogance? Why do they put
such effort?
There are various reasons for this. These people, who are
more intelligent than arrogant people, are, in actuality, very
well aware of what is right and wrong. For this reason, they
can sense that arrogant manners are liable to produce
undesirable effects in others and upset them. Since they
attach too much importance to the opinions of others, they