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Each class of society has its own requirements; but it may be said that every class teaches the one immediately below it; and if the highest class be ignorant, uneducated, loving display, luxuriousness, and idle, the same spirit will prevail in humbler life.

Each class of society has its own requirements; but it may b

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This quote highlights the influence of different social classes on one another. It suggests that each class has its own set of expectations and values, and the behavior of the highest class greatly impacts those below it. If the highest class exhibits traits such as ignorance, lack of education, materialistic tendencies, and idleness, these values will permeate and dominate lower classes. Thus, the quote underscores the importance of a responsible and exemplary behavior from the upper class to ensure a positive and constructive influence on society as a whole.

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