May not the complaint, that common people are above their station, often take its rise in the fact of uncommon people being below theirs?

Summary

This quote suggests that the complaint about common people exceeding their social status often stems from the observation that extraordinary individuals are not fulfilling their potential. It implies that if remarkable individuals were able to rise to their rightful positions, there would be less dissatisfaction regarding common people surpassing their designated place. The quote highlights the importance of recognizing and elevating exceptional talents to enable a more balanced perception of social stratification.

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