If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother.

We need two new Classes at either end of the inheritance hierarchy to do this.

In the case of kings, family succession is more obvious. And also more complicated.

She inherits her mother's looks.

Among tribal people all knowledge inherited by tradition is shared by all; it is taught to every member of the tribe so that in this respect everybody is equally equipped for life.