Just as they secretly believe they are smarter, and more deserving of fame.
I think every fantasy reader secretly believes they know how magic works.
And we secretly believe that no audience does.
Most of the others secretly believe that the ultimate decision-making process is handled by a computer.
Mary never admitted it, but she secretly believed that Tommo was dead.
She had always secretly believed it might lead to Heart-Hold.
I was foreman, and I secretly believed the case insoluble.
Chiefs of staff do sometimes secretly believe that they are smarter than the Presidents they work for.
Do you secretly believe it's selfish to put yourself ahead of others?