Quote by Cassandra Clare

The meek may inherit the earth, but at the moment it belongs to the conceited. Like me.

The meek may inherit the earth, but at the moment it belongs

Summary

The quote sarcastically suggests that while traditionally it is believed that the humble and gentle will eventually find success and happiness ('inherit the earth'), the reality of the world today is quite different. It humorously implies that in our current society, those who are arrogant and self-centered tend to occupy positions of power or influence. The quote often reflects the speaker's self-awareness of their own conceit, implying that they themselves are part of the prevailing group benefiting from this dynamic.

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By Cassandra Clare

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