The most insupportable of tyrannies is that of inferiors.

Summary

This quote suggests that the most unbearable form of tyranny is not imposed by those in positions of power or authority, but rather by those who are considered beneath or inferior. It implies that oppression from those who are seen as weaker or lower in social status can be especially oppressive and difficult to endure. This may be because it challenges traditional expectations and disrupts established power dynamics, leading to an unsettling and unfair form of oppression.

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