Quote by Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

Society is divided into two classes, the shearers and the shorn.

Society is divided into two classes, the shearers and the sh

Summary

This quote suggests that society can be divided into two classes: those who exploit and benefit from others (the shearers) and those who are exploited and suffer the consequences (the shorn). It highlights the presence of social inequality and the imbalanced power dynamics that exist within societies. The quote serves as a reminder that there is often an inherent division between those who hold power and those who are vulnerable to exploitation and disadvantage.

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By Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

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