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"The Middle Class Gentleman" Quotes
"The Middle Class Gentleman" by Molière satirizes the pretensions and absurdities of a wealthy merchant striving to rise above his social class through education and culture.
Quotes
The virtue of a middle-class gentleman is to be content with what one has.
In the pursuit of gentility, one often forgets the simplicity of life.
It is not wealth, but the perception of wealth that defines a gentleman.
True happiness is not in the abundance of possessions, but in the richness of the heart.
The art of conversation is the greatest tool of a gentleman.
A gentleman finds honor in service, not in dominance.
Elegance is not in the clothes, but in the behavior.
The middle class is the backbone of society, balancing the extremes.
There is no shame in modesty, for it is the crown of the noble.
A true gentleman listens more than he speaks and acts more than he promises.