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.”
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.
Value and uphold equality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- family relations
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does equality mean to you?
- When do you feel inequality?
Equality may be idealistic in complex societies.