But I despise people who depend on these things.

And we reserve special disdain for our rivals, taking care not to behave in the unethical ways they do.

You have done all this! and yet you can treat the mention of his misfortunes with contempt and ridicule.

But many people do find this useful and can get things done even with that glaring gap in the wall that I despise so much.

They are a distinct expression of their complete disdain for egotism and the significance of superficial good looks.