Quote by Anthony Trollope

Neither money nor position can atone to me for low birth.

Neither money nor position can atone to me for low birth.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker values social status and upbringing more than financial wealth or occupational success. They express a belief that no amount of money or prestige can make up for being born into a lower social class. The quote implies that the speaker identifies the hierarchy of birth as an important measure of personal worth and dignity, indicating that they prioritize ancestral lineage and social standing over material achievements.

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