Edwin Markham

Bierce radiates brilliancy, and perhaps no other man of letters ever had a more ready command of condensed expression. For him, each word has its unique place in the peerage of words, and he would not use a word out of place any sooner than he would thrust an ape into a captain's saddle.

American Poet

Louise Mensch

I stood for parliament with the amazing support and help of my ex-husband, but it's not something that was handed to me like a peerage. I worked hard and was elected. So my achievements, such as they are, are my own.

English Author

Jacob Rees-Mogg

It has never been the case that a peerage can be extinguished, even for the lifetime of a peer, by a motion of the Lords. This does not mean that there are not effective ways of penalising errant peers.

English Politician

Ruth Rendell

I don't care for people who are given peerages who have paid for them. I think it happens, and I don't like that.

British Writer

Richard Desmond

I've been offered a peerage already, and turned it down.

British Businessman

Peerage refers to historical titles, often inherited and not simply a reflection of wealth.

Historical Rank

Peerage membership is exclusive, entered by birth, marriage, or royal appointment.

Exclusive Society

The concept is distinctly British, reflecting unique historical and cultural practices.

Cultural Significance

Peerage system is formal, with rules governing the ranks and titles.

Formal Institutions

The peerage system is undemocratic as positions are not elected but bestowed.

Not Democratic

Peerage is tied to the monarchy, reflecting traditional royal powers and prerogatives.