NOBILITY —“If you had any knowledge of the noble things of life, you would ref

NOBILITY

—“If you had any knowledge of the noble things of life, you would refrain from coveting others’ possessions; but for me to die for Greece is better than to be the sole ruler over the people of my race.”—Leonidas

The purpose of aristocracy is for all, to deny any and all, power and authority over any and all.