Aristocracy Quotes

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.

Some will always be above others. Destroy the equality today, and it will appear again tomorrow.