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The breath of an aristocrat is the death rattle of freedom
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"The breath of an aristocrat is the death rattle of freedom"

- Georg Buchner

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This quote by Georg Buchner is an effective statement about the overbearing nature of upper class. It suggests that the existence of an aristocrat signifies the death of liberty. The phrase "death rattle" indicates that liberty is currently in its death throes, and the aristocrat's breath is the last indication of its demise. This quote talks to the idea that upper class is a kind of tyranny, and that it is incompatible with flexibility. It implies that the existence of an aristocrat is a sign of the end of freedom, and that the aristocrat's breath is the last sign of its death. This quote is a powerful suggestion of the overbearing nature of upper class and the requirement to secure flexibility from its influence.

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Georg Buchner This quote is written / told by Georg Buchner between October 17, 1813 and February 19, 1837. He was a famous Dramatist from Germany. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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