Quote by Juvenal

Every great house is full of haughty servants.

Every great house is full of haughty servants.

Summary

This quote suggests that in every great household or influential institution, there will be servants who exude arrogance or a sense of superiority. It implies that people in positions of power or privilege often surround themselves with individuals who display a certain level of pride or snobbishness. The quote alludes to the idea that the dynamics of social status and hierarchy can create an environment where servants may adopt an arrogant attitude as a means of asserting their own importance within the household.

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