Wealth and station in society do not give moral tone.

They are altogether extraneous, and too frequently exercise a deteriorating influence upon the character.

There is Thomas, the porter in my store--a plain, poor man, of limited education; yet possessing high moral qualities, that I would give much to call my own.

This man's character I esteem far above that of many in society to whom no one thinks of objecting.

There are hundreds and thousands of humble and unassuming persons like him, far superior in the high moral qualities of mind to the mass of self-esteeming exclusives, who think the very air around them tainted by their breath.