Quote by Daniel Defoe

Wealth, howsoever got, in England makes lords of mechanics, gentlemen of rakes; Antiquity and birth are needless here; 'Tis impudence and money makes a peer.

Wealth, howsoever got, in England makes lords of mechanics,

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This quote suggests that in England, wealth has the power to elevate people from humble backgrounds to positions of power and status. The quote implies that one's social status is no longer based on ancestral lineage or respect for tradition, but rather on a combination of boldness and financial resources. It highlights how money and audacity can transform ordinary mechanics into lords and carefree individuals into gentlemen, ultimately emphasizing the influence that wealth can have in shaping social hierarchy and granting individuals privileged positions.

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