Quote by Leonard Sidney Woolf

There is nothing to which men cling more tenaciously than the privileges of class.

There is nothing to which men cling more tenaciously than th

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This quote suggests that people are deeply attached to the advantages and benefits associated with their social class. It implies that individuals will fiercely hold onto and protect their privileges, often more so than any other aspect of their lives. This could be due to the sense of superiority, status, and entitlement that comes with belonging to a particular social class. It highlights the human tendency to value and defend positions of power and advantage, even if it perpetuates inequality and discrimination.

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