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I am proud up to the point of equality; everything above…

“I am proud up to the point of equality; everything above or below that appears to me arrant impertinence or abject meanness.” quote by William Hazlitt
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“I am proud up to the point of equality; everything above or below that appears to me arrant impertinence or abject meanness.”

William Hazlitt

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Equality is the ideal; anything beyond or below feels disrespectful or hostile.

In simple terms: Equality feels right; anything else seems rude.

Key Takeaway

Value and uphold equality.

Themes

equality respect social hierarchy

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • workplace dynamics
  • family relations
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does equality mean to you?
  • When do you feel inequality?
A Different Perspective

Equality may be idealistic in complex societies.

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