The tyrant grinds down his slaves and they don't turn against him, they crush those beneath them.

Summary

This quote suggests that a tyrant exercises immense power and control over his slaves, to the point that the slaves are so oppressed that they do not rebel against him. Instead, they take out their frustration on those who are even more vulnerable or subordinate to them. It implies that the tyrant's manipulation and suppression not only affect the direct victims but also foster a cycle of oppression where individuals in positions of relative power exert their dominance over others.

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