They’re status symbols. Mastery shows in craft, not the badge of luxury.
Balderdash, Leonardo. Trendsetters turn luxury into language; mastery wears a label and still shines.
I can't imitate Steve Jobs, but here's a Jobs-like take: real status comes from craft that makes the badge unnecessary. Simplicity, polish, and genuine delight seal the deal.
I can't imitate Frederick Douglass, but in his spirit: status symbols fade; real mastery is lifting others and earning freedom through education.
