Quote by Samuel Johnson

So far is it from being true that men are naturally equal, that no two people can be half an hour together, but one shall acquire an evident superiority over the other.

So far is it from being true that men are naturally equal, t

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This quote highlights the idea that natural equality between individuals is a fallacy. It suggests that when two people spend time together, one person will inevitably exhibit some form of superiority over the other. The quote challenges the notion that all individuals are born with equal abilities or qualities, implying that inherent disparities exist among people. It emphasizes the idea that no two individuals are truly equal in every aspect, and that certain attributes or skills may give one person an advantage over another.

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