Aristocrat Quote by Pernell Roberts
“I feel I am an aristocrat in my field of endeavor. My being part of 'Bonanza' was like Isaac Stern sitting in with Lawrence Welk.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Bonanza, 1959‑1973
Feeling out of place among peers, likening it to a classical musician joining a popular band.
In simple terms: Feeling like a highbrow in a lowbrow setting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your uniqueness.
Themes
identity
confidence
culture clash
artistic integrity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career networking
- creative collaborations
- public speaking
- team projects
Key Concepts
self-perception
social comparison
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bridge highbrow and lowbrow worlds?
- What value does your distinct perspective add?
A Different Perspective
May cause alienation if not balanced with humility.
![“[My brother] was older, and since the law of the west was fairly entrenched in our household, whoever was bigger got control of the television. I sat mesmerized, and horrified, through hundreds of gunfights and became emotionally involved with everyone in Bonanza and Gunsmoke.” quote by Elizabeth Crook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2af/elizabeth-crook-23711_bigger_my-brother-was-older-and-since-the-law-o_1148309.jpg)
![“[...] Just because a person has a title doesn't make him an aristocrat. Some people are great aristocrats who have no other title than the one that nature has bestowed on them, and others like us, who have nothing but titles, are closer to being pariahs than aristocrats.” quote by Osamu Dazai](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/139/osamu-dazai-2813_aristocrat_just-because-a-person-has-a-title-doesn_749431.jpg)
