Quote by Leo Tolstoy

The higher a man stands on the social ladder, the greater the number of people he is connected with, the more power he has over other people, the more obvious is the predestination and inevitability of his every action.

The higher a man stands on the social ladder, the greater th

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This quote suggests that the higher one's social status is, the more connections and influence they have over others. It contends that with increased power and social standing, a person's actions become more predictable and predetermined, implying that they have less control over their own fate. In essence, the quote highlights the idea that societal hierarchy can diminish individual agency, making one's actions appear more predestined and inevitable.

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