I'll make you a little confession. I am not ashamed to use…
““I'll make you a little confession. I am not ashamed to use the word class. I will also plead guilty to another charge. The charge is that people belonging to my class think they're better than other people. You're damn right we're better. We're better because we do not shirk our obligations either to ourselves or to others. We do not whine. We do not organize a minority group and blackmail the government. We do not prize mediocrity for mediocrity's sake. Oh I am aware that we hear a great many flattering things nowadays about your great common man - you know, it has already been revealing to me that he is perfectly content so to be called, because that is exactly what he is: the common man and when I say common I mean common as hell.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A critique of class arrogance, emphasizing responsibility, humility, and rejecting mediocrity and entitlement.
In simple terms: Class pride vs. responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and duty.
Themes
class
humility
responsibility
social critique
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- political discourse
- community service
Key Concepts
elitism
ethical duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities come with privilege?
- How can we balance pride and humility?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic inequities.