In a change of masters the poor change nothing except their master's name.

Summary

This quote suggests that the poor remain unaffected or unchanged when there is a shift in the ruling powers or leadership. Despite a change in the person or group in control, the poor do not experience any significant improvements or alterations in their lives. It implies that the rich and powerful may simply replace one another without truly addressing the structural issues that contribute to poverty and inequality. The quote highlights the lack of meaningful change for the impoverished regardless of who is in power.

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