“Democratic and aristocratic states are not in their own nature free. Political liberty is to be found only in moderate governments; and even in these it is not always found. It is there only when there is no abuse of power. But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt t…”— Baron de Montesquieu, amazon.com
“Socialists must be in favor of an aristocratic form of government. We must have the best men for the job . . . In the dictator you must have a man who has not only the power to govern but the force of character to impose himself as dictator whether you like him or not.”— George Bernard Shaw, en.wikiquote.org
“Black is the most aristocratic color of all…There is no color that will give you the feeling of totality. Of peace. Of greatness. Of quietness. Of excitement.”— Louise Nevelson, amazon.com