"The Swiss are offended at being called gentlemen, and have to establish the proof of their low origin, in order to qualify them for stations of importance."
— Swiss people

January 1, 1970

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People from Switzerland
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Alternate translation: The Swiss are offended at being called gentlemen, and prove themselves plebeians in order to be judged worthy of great employments.