The intellectual is a middle-class product; if he is not born into the class he must soon insert himself into it, in order to exist. He is the fine nervous flower of the bourgeoisie.

Summary

This quote suggests that the intellectual, who is characterized as a refined and sensitive individual, derives from the middle class. If they did not originate from this social class, they must actively assimilate into it in order to establish their existence. The quote portrays the intellectual as a product of the bourgeoisie, highlighting their privileged upbringing and association with a certain degree of affluence.

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