heritage, n.Definitions

Heritage is silly — People who brag about their ancestors talk as if they had selected them themselves.

Heritage is overrated — Do not ask me whose son I am, but who I am.

Heritage is always in danger of letting your father's success go to your head.

Heritage is a hindrance — if you want a place in the sun, you must leave the shade of the family tree.

Heritage is often the boasting of one's illustrious ancestors because he has nothing else to boast of. Such a man is like a potato ... the only good belonging to him is under ground.