Quotes About Classism

Ma l'autore si vergogna molto, a occupare così a lungo i lettori con gente di basso livello, sapendo per esperienza che essi fanno conoscenza malvolentieri con i ceti bassi. È pur così l'uomo russo: ha una gran passione a frequentare quelli che sia pure di un solo grado gli stanno sopra, e un reciproco toccarsi il cappello all'incontro con un conte o un principe è per lui meglio di qualsiasi intimo rapporto amichevole.

When we commit to waking up and revolting against the ignorance and oppression of classism, racism, sexism, and all forms of greed, hatred, and delusion in the world, the first step we must take in that revolt is a personal dedication to purify our actions from these things that cause harm.

It was not until 1948 that Cambridge University stopped requiring a knowledge of classical (ancient) Greek as a prerequisite for admission. This requirement was based not only on the intrinsic merits of ancient Greek literature and philosophy. Knowledge of Greek was a screening device to keep out the less affluent, who attended British state schools, where Greek was less likely to be taught than in private schools.