Origin of "noblesse oblige"

Posted by A. D. Gaston August 30, 2000In reply to Origin of "noblesse oblige" posted by liz bragg on January 13, 19100

I would appreciate someone giving me the origin of the
expression "noblesse oblige" and also using it in
context to clearly convey the meaning. Thanks. Liz

Liz: I think the nearest thing to 'noblesse oblige' today would be 'compassionate conservativism [sic].