Aristocracy Quotes

What is aristocracy? A corporation of the best, of the bravest.

An aristocracy in a republic is like a chicken whose head has been cut off; it may run about in a lively way, but in fact it is dead.

There are no wise few. Every aristocracy that has ever existed has behaved, in all essential points, exactly like a small mob.

An aristocracy is the true support of a monarchy.

Democracy means government by the uneducated, while aristocracy means government by the badly educated.

I am an aristocrat. I love liberty; I hate equality.

Honor is a luxury for aristocrats, but it is a necessity for hall porters.

Authority forgets a dying king.

Antiquity is the aristocracy of history.

An aristocracy that shirks its leadership is done for. Its only excuse for existence is that it takes the lead.