Sometimes, even human beings function in a way that is beyond comprehension.
For instance, it's queer, but i have noticed how hard it is for people to be frank towards themselves whilst criticizing others for their flaws/actions. In a way, they're displaying a complete disregard for their own and such an action may seem contemptuous. Military context is the epitome for this reasoning, with commanders reprimanding the men for mistakes they may have committed before.