1) Arrogance is contempt of those less fortunate than oneself. 2) Almost everyone is arrogant to others in one way or another. Usually derision is expressed

1) Arrogance is contempt of those less fortunate than oneself. 2) Almost everyone is arrogant to others in one way or another. Usually derision is expressed in private, but an arrogant person makes no attempt to hide it. 3) More often than not, arrogance is a front to hide and protect a secret vast well of incompetence. My own experience has shown that the bigger the attitude, the smaller the talent. Almost invariably. 4) Contempt for stupidity or laziness can sometimes be motivating to the recipient, but not usually. Lots of life experience can eventually cure arrogance for some. Just remember, stupidity makes perfect sense in the face of it all.