Corrie Anderson

“A hallmark of petty tyrants—including many Rule Nazis—is that their power over a narrow domain is coupled with low prestige; they simmer and sulk about the lack of respect they get. This mix of power and low social status creates a deadly brew—it provokes them to take out their frustration and resentment on others.”
― Robert I. Sutton, The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal with People Who Treat You Like Dirt