Somewhere among every man's ancestors is a prince or a lord, a priest or a saint, and don't forget it. Wake up! Inherit the wealth of your ancestors!.. Stop living like a mouse, live like the rich people do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone has noble ancestry; embrace it and live confidently rather than timidly.
- In plain terms
- You come from great people; act like it.
- What can you take from it?
- Live with ancestral pride.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you carry?
- How do you live boldly?
Another view
Ancestry does not guarantee personal worth.
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