Birth Quote by Jane Austen
“Good company requires only birth, education, and manners, and with regard to education is not very nice. Birth and good manners are essential; but a little learning is by no means a dangerous thing in good company; on the contrary, it will do very well.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813
Good company values birth, manners, and modest learning, not excessive education.
In simple terms: Good company needs birth, manners, modest learning.
Key Takeaway
Balance social graces with learning.
Themes
social etiquette
education
class
Mood
reflective
observational
Type
literary
social
When to use this quote
- dinner parties
- social gatherings
- formal events
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
learning value
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster inclusive social circles?
- What role does education play in modern etiquette?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on birth can reinforce class bias.
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