A man is no less a slave because he is allowed to choose a new master once in a term of years.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that a person cannot truly be considered free if they are limited to choosing between different masters periodically. It suggests that the illusion of freedom is given through the opportunity to elect a new leader or ruling power, but this does not eliminate the underlying fact of being controlled by authority. It raises the idea that true freedom goes beyond simply having the freedom to choose, as the fundamental condition of being a slave remains unchanged regardless of who holds power.

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