arrogance

what is arrogance?
we say it all the time, but what does it really mean, and when can you draw the line between knowing your accomplishments and capacities and being full of yourself?

ar·ro·gant adj.
1. Having or displaying a sense of overbearing self-worth or self-importance.
2. Marked by or arising from a feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others: an arrogant contempt for the weak.

is then, thinking that you are unconditionally right arrogant? it would seem so
also contempt for the weak seems to be a symptom for low self esteem so then are arrogant people simply those exhibiting the effects of insecurity?
if that is true, we should be understanding and feel sorry for them
in my case however, there is still the faint lingering that the person is not insecure, but rather taking their intelect and running with it
if that is the case i think it not worth it to sacrifice the respect for the human dignity of others for some extra points on the SAT
maybe i'm taking the time to post this because i am jealous
in fact, i am
i desire that specific kind of intellegence because i crave greatness and i think that maybe if i posessed more of it i could be a great writer
perhaps i have an undiscovered kind of intelect that can acheive the same end
but i do not have that kind of faith
and why is greatness so important?
if i am not a great writer, i will still continue to live, breathe, and posess the capacity to help others
why does so much of my insecurity lie in the extent of my intelect?
perhaps i should become more detached from my worldly accomplishments
i always feel like i am scratching the surface
to evereything
i don't feel as though i've penetrated anything in my 17 years of life which causes me great anxiety
anxiety
i am always anxious about something
what a worthless emotion
it does not motivate
it paralyzes
what is the importance of motivation an productivity?
i cant answer any of these questions so i will save them for a later date