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Classes Quotes

Views on class, schooling, and social order.

Classes quotes touch on social hierarchy, weight divisions, and the dread of afternoon school sessions, showing how the word shifts meaning by context. For related social commentary, see Authority quotes.

The burnt odor in Washington is from the disintegrating authority of the governing classes.

Quotes by William Greider

I own 170 and 155. These are my weight classes.

Quotes by Tony Ferguson

The histories of mankind are histories only of the higher classes.

Quotes by Thomas Malthus

No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions.

Quotes by Patrick J. Kennedy

Addiction Quotes

Afternoon classes - that evil invention!

Quotes by John Gresham Machen

I took boxing classes and karate when I was young.

Quotes by J. R. Ramirez

Comfort came in with the middle classes.

Quotes by Clive Bell

Coffee, one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, contains a plethora of naturally-occurring compounds, including several classes of antioxidants.

Quotes by Chris Kilham

The nearest we have to a Henry James or an Edith Wharton of the East Coast's Wasp upper classes.

Quotes by Charlotte Curtis

Afflicts Quotes

I take classes to be a mortician.

Quotes by Amber Cope

I'm working on getting tougher with self-defence classes.

Quotes by Amanda Knox

Frequently Asked Questions

What different meanings of 'classes' appear here?
The quotes cover social classes, weight classes in sports, and literal school classes, showing how versatile the word is.
Do any quotes criticize social hierarchy?
Yes, one quote blames the disintegrating authority of the governing classes for problems in Washington, and another argues that recorded history has favored higher classes over ordinary people.
Is there a lighter take on classes here?
Yes, one quote calls afternoon classes 'that evil invention,' capturing a common, humorous frustration with school schedules. For more on daily frustrations, see Afternoon quotes.
Do these quotes discuss classes in sports?
One speaker references competing in two specific weight classes, showing how the term applies to athletic categories as well as social ones.
What's the overall takeaway about the word 'classes'?
Context changes everything: the same word can describe rigid social structures, athletic divisions, or the daily grind of school. For more on structures of power, see Authority quotes.

From governing classes to gym weight classes, these quotes span history and daily life alike. Round out the theme with Afternoon quotes.