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The Middle Class Gentleman
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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.

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In the pursuit of gentility, one often forgets the simplicity of life.

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It is not wealth, but the perception of wealth that defines a gentleman.

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True happiness is not in the abundance of possessions, but in the richness of the heart.

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The art of conversation is the greatest tool of a gentleman.

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A gentleman finds honor in service, not in dominance.

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Elegance is not in the clothes, but in the behavior.

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The middle class is the backbone of society, balancing the extremes.

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There is no shame in modesty, for it is the crown of the noble.

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A true gentleman listens more than he speaks and acts more than he promises.

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