William Makepeace Thackeray Quote

You, who are ashamed of your poverty, and blush for your calling, are a snob; as are you who boast of your wealth.


History of Samuel Titmarsh and the great Hoggarty diamond. The book of snobs (ed. 1896)


You, who are ashamed of your poverty, and blush for your calling, are a snob; as are you who boast of your wealth.

You, who are ashamed of your poverty, and blush for your calling, are a snob; as are you who boast of your wealth.

You, who are ashamed of your poverty, and blush for your calling, are a snob; as are you who boast of your wealth.

You, who are ashamed of your poverty, and blush for your calling, are a snob; as are you who boast of your wealth.