Holier-Than-Thou Attitude

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Some people might not be familiar with the phrase "holier than thou". I'm not sure if it's used much these days. It means feeling morally superior to others. I think we all judge others, often unfairly. I wish I could honestly say I've never done it, but I have. But it's hard for me to understand how a person who has overcome an addiction or bad habit, can judge others who still do the same thing. For example, my husband's co-worker smoked for many years. He finally quit, but now he really looks down on people who smoke and he says rude things about them. I know of other situations like this. Why do they judge others that way? I'd think they'd be patient and understanding instead, because they've been there. They know it's very hard to give up that addiction! What do you think? Do you know people like this?