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One of the founding fathers of the United States is reputed to have said something along the lines of:
"My grandfather was a farmer so that his son could be a merchant. My father was a merchant so that I could be a lawyer. I am a lawyer so that my children can be artists."
I am not sure that the hierarchy of 225 years ago reflects today's society accurately. The aspiraton to be creative is, however a noble one but ne which does not, in itself, create economic wealth. Neither do lawyers. Farmers and merchants are very necessary. Today, however, social aspirations, whether it is to be a lawyer, mnerchant or artist ought to be open to the sons and daughters of anyone, provided that they have the talent and are willing to work to exploit that talent.