The oppression of a majority by a minority, and the demoralization inevitably resulting from it, is a phenomenon that has always occupied me and has done so most particularly of late.

Summary

This quote reflects the author's ongoing fascination with the concept of a minority oppressing a majority and the subsequent emotional and psychological impact it has on individuals. The author acknowledges that this phenomenon has been a subject of their interest for some time but has recently become especially captivating. It suggests that the consequences of such oppression, which affects the morale of the majority, may be at the forefront of the author's thinking and observations.

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