Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

What makes us so bitter against people who outwit us is that they think themselves cleverer than we are.

What makes us so bitter against people who outwit us is that

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This quote, attributed to French writer FranÃ§ois de La Rochefoucauld, suggests that our bitterness towards those who outsmart us stems from their confidence in their own intelligence and abilities. It highlights the human tendency to feel resentful and unsettled when others perceive themselves as smarter or more capable than we are. This bitterness arises not just from being outwitted, but from the perceived arrogance of the individuals who believe they are superior.

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