Quote by Vicomte De Chateaubriand

Aristocracy has three successive ages. First superiority s, then privileges and finally vanities. Having passed from the first, it degenerates in the second and dies in the third.

Aristocracy has three successive ages. First superiority s,

Summary

This quote suggests that aristocracy, or the social hierarchy based on hereditary privileges and status, has a temporal progression towards its downfall. In the first age, it is characterized by superiority and power. However, as time goes on, it devolves into the second age where privileges become more important, potentially leading to corruption and stagnation. Ultimately, in the third age, aristocracy succumbs to mere vanities and superficiality, losing its influence and significance. The quote underscores the inherent vulnerabilities and potential pitfalls within aristocratic systems.

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By Vicomte De Chateaubriand

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