You deserve respect and appreciation. A person who doesn't have respect for themselves will more than likely not give it to you. You have to set the standard for yourself by not allowing the insolence.
— Amaka Imani NkosazanaConquer with forbearanceThe excesses of insolence.
— ThiruvalluvarKindness is strength. Good-nature is often mistaken for virtue, and good health sometimes passes for genius. Anger blows out the lamp of the mind. In the examination of a great and important question, every one should be serene, slow-pulsed, and calm. Intelligence is not the foundation of arrogance. Insolence is not logic. Epithets are the arguments of malice.
— Robert G. IngersollMistaking insolence for freedom has always been the hallmark of the slave.
— Wilhelm ReichOnce he has outgrown his youth, a man will rarely remain a prisoner to his insolence. He had thought it was the only way to behave; then he suddenly discovers that, even for a prince, there are such things as music, literature, not to speak of standing for the post of deputy.
— Marcel ProustMiracle centered gospel brings about the culture of indolence and insolence upon the country.
— Sunday AdelajaBut the king was frowning. 'I expected you a month ago.'Aedion actually had the nerve to shrug. 'Apologies. The Staghorns were slammed with a final winter storm. I left when I could.'Every person in the hall held their breath.
— Sarah J. MaasMy master wishes to see you,' said the mounted man.'When the planting's done,' I said.'Lord Barton is unaccustomed to waiting.'Then he should rejoice, for he'll learn something new today.' I went back to the garden. Soon the servant left.
— Orson Scott CardArrogant men with knowledge make more noise from their mouth than making a sense from their mind.
— Amit Kalantri