Any altercation could result in your downfall if you lose patience, are under - prepared, or
approach with arrogance.
Not exact matches
In other words, we must
approach the topic
with humility, rather than
with hubris and
arrogance about human control over nature or over technology.
I'm inclined to agree
with Tony B regarding your
arrogance, which perhaps is cause; it appears to undermine an objective
approach and hence calls into question in reader's minds the validity of what might well be useful contributions.