I also am of noble blood, or so it seems to me. - Orlo
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims noble status but admits uncertainty about it.
- In plain terms
- I think I am noble, but I am not sure.
- What can you take from it?
- Claim your status even if you doubt it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you decide your own status?
- Is bloodline really important?
Another view
Self-declaration does not make one noble.
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