Quote by Gilbert Murray

The life and liberty and property and happiness of the common man throughout the world are at the absolute mercy of a few persons whom he has never seen, involved in complicated quarrels that he has never heard of.

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Summary

This quote highlights the unfortunate reality that the well-being and basic rights of ordinary people are often controlled by a small group of individuals who wield power from behind the scenes. These few individuals, unknown and unfamiliar to the majority, engage in complex conflicts and disputes that the common man is unaware of. Consequently, the fate of the common man's life, freedom, property, and happiness is ultimately determined by forces outside of his control and understanding.

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Happiness

By Gilbert Murray

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