How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
He drove a Packard, the same model and colors as the Renlings'; I parked behind him on the drive so that he had to look twice to see which was his, and then I had him. (8.62)
When Augie has his sights set on something, he can be as determined as a hunting bird. Unfortunately for him, his attention inevitably gets directed elsewhere, as does his determination. Sound familiar?
Quote #5
From his standpoint, for me, reared by poor women, it was a big break to be rescued from the rat race and saved by affection. God may save all, but human rescue is only for a few. (9.3)
Note that Mr. Renling considers adopting Augie and bringing the boy into her class to be a kind of salvation. The poor are, in general, the unsaved (and unclean). There's some interesting religious imagery going on here.
Quote #6
An educated man with a business is a lord. Renling is very clever and has come far, but with science, literature, and history he would have been a real prince and not just average prosperous—" (9.4)
Note, well, Shmoopers: science, literature, and history are princely pursuits—get a doctorate and you get a cool title. You heard it here first.