"I see upon their noble brows the seal of the Lord, for they were born kings of the earth far more truly than those who possess it only from having bought it"

In this quote, George Sand is revealing her affection for those who are born into royalty, rather than those who get it through wealth and power. She sees a particular nobility and magnificent grace in those who are born with the title of king, as if they were selected by a higher power. Sand believes that real kings are those who are born with a natural sense of management and authority, instead of those who just acquire their position. This quote highlights the idea that real success and nobility can not be purchased, however rather, it is something that is intrinsic and can not be gotten through product means.