Quote by Yiddish Proverb

Gold's father is dirt, yet it regards itself as noble.

Gold's father is dirt, yet it regards itself as noble.

Summary

This quote implies that although gold comes from something as ordinary and humble as dirt, it sees itself as superior and worthy of admiration. It suggests that gold, being a valuable and precious metal, possesses an inflated sense of self-importance and tends to overlook its origins in order to maintain its perceived status as noble. This quote may serve as a metaphor highlighting the tendency of some individuals or things to perceive themselves as better than what they truly are.

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