Quote by Pierre De Beaumarchais

Because you are a great lord, you believe yourself to be a great genius. You took the trouble to be born, but no more.

Because you are a great lord, you believe yourself to be a g

Summary

This quote suggests that being born into a privileged and powerful position does not automatically make one a genius. Merely having high social status does not equate to exceptional intelligence or talents. It implies that some individuals may wrongly perceive themselves as supreme intellects merely based on their noble birth or social standing, while possessing no remarkable qualities or accomplishments beyond that. In essence, it challenges the belief that birthright alone is sufficient to define true greatness or wisdom.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Pierre De Beaumarchais

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