World: The Princely Pauper

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In a summary of class consciousness, young Charles got into some deep waters: "By entrusting the management of affairs chiefly to the upper classes, the country is at least saved from some of the evils that may be produced in the lower classes by corruption, although the upper classes may be lacking in intelligence, biased by class interest, and guilty of great corruption in political appointments. The honor of the class at least secures it from the great corruptions, and its members are permanently connected with the well-being of the country." In the margin, his teacher had noted succinctly: "This makes no sense."

Oh, well. The boy may be no great shakes as a writer, and it seems clear he was not much of a businessman, but he is a prince.