No two men can be half an hour together but one shall acquire an evident superiority over the other.

Summary

This quote suggests that when two individuals spend even a short period of time together, one will inevitably exhibit superiority or dominance over the other. It implies that in any interaction, whether brief or extended, one person will naturally emerge as more knowledgeable, skilled, or influential than the other. This statement emphasizes the inherent power dynamics that exist within social interactions and suggests that disparities in ability or authority are inevitable, even in relatively short timeframes.

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