It is fortunate to be of high birth, but it is no less so to be of such character that people do… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
You are a principal work, a fragment of [Goddess herself], you have in yourself a part of [her]. Why then are you… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
High birth is a thing which I never knew any one to disparage except those who had it not; and I never… — William Warburton Copy Share Image
High birth is a gift of fortune which should never challenge esteem towards those who receive it, since it costs them neither… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
What is high birth to him to whom high birth has never been the theme of his contemplation? What is a throne… — William Godwin Copy Share Image
Generosity is the accompaniment of high birth; pity and gratitude are its attendants. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image