The inner aristocracy of the poor, the middle class, and the rich
There is a kind of aristocracy that has nothing to do with inherited titles, estates, bloodlines, private schools, old names, or social access. Yet even using the word aristocracy is risky. Historically, aristocracy has meant hierarchy,…
Nobility without superiority and Its confusion with rank
There is a form of nobility that has nothing to do with rank. It does not depend on bloodline, wealth, title, aesthetic, education, posture, or the ability to appear composed under pressure. It is not the costume of elevation. It is not the language of…