You see, as Americans we're not defined by class, and we will never be told our place. What makes our nation exceptional is that anyone, from any background, can climb the highest of heights.
We don't have to apologize for American exceptionalism or western values.
The idea of American exceptionalism doesn't extend to Americans being exceptional.
Exceptional performers are masterful opportunists, keenly alert to opportunity!
I have learned to keep to myself how exceptional I am.
It's always good in science to say "Well how do you know that?" and "Are you really sure?" and "Could there be an exceptional case?"
George Clooney is exceptional.
In fact, we live in a culture where intelligence, exceptional or not, is reviled.
One thing that America is objectively exceptional at is overreacting whenever anyone accuses them of not being exceptional.
It's an exceptional thing to have someone in your life who knows and understands you so well. Who loves who you are. A very exceptional thing.