Quote by Leonard H. Robbins

How a minority, reaching majority, seizing authority, hates a minority!

How a minority, reaching majority, seizing authority, hates

Summary

This quote highlights the often unjust and ironic nature of power dynamics in society. It speaks to the tendency of a minority group gaining power and becoming the majority, only to turn against other minority groups who were once in their position. It reflects how the pursuit and consolidation of power can lead to the oppression and marginalization of others. The quote serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of discrimination and the potential for hypocrisy within systems of authority.

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By Leonard H. Robbins

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