Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Whenever he met a great man he groveled before him, and my-lorded him as only a free-born Briton can do.

Whenever he met a great man he groveled before him, and my-l

Summary

This quote sarcastically portrays how the speaker, a free-born Briton, mocks the behavior of a person who excessively flatters or fawns over a great and influential individual. The phrase "groveled before him" suggests a subservient attitude, with the speaker emphasizing that this behavior was performed with significant reverence. Additionally, the term "my-lorded" implies an excessive use of honorifics and deference. The quote highlights the speaker's critique of this behavior as being characteristic of individuals blindly and unconditionally idolizing those with power and influence.

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Persuasion

By William Makepeace Thackeray

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