Quotes by Smugness The higher up, the harder the fall. Becca Fitzpatrick smugness harder fall What's wrong with "the new elite?" Forget cultural insularity or smugness. The main problem with the "new elite" is that they're not an elite at all. That is, they aren't particularly smart, or competent. Glenn Reynolds smugness smart political Next to "I win," "I told you so" are the sweetest words. Gore Vidal smugness next winning San Franciscans have a bond of self-satisfaction bordering on smugness. Herb Caen smugness satisfaction self Complacency is a continuous struggle that we all have to fight. Jack Nicklaus smugness fighting struggle Confidence quickly curdles into arrogance; smarts turn to smugness, charm turns to smarm. Jeffrey Kluger smugness smart arrogance I hate to see complacency prevail in our lives when it's so directly contrary to the teaching of Christ. Jimmy Carter smugness hate teaching There's something uniquely aggravating about the smugness of liberal Hollywood. Matt Stone smugness aggravating hollywood