Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Some will always be above others. Destroy the inequality today, and it will appear again tomorrow.

Some will always be above others. Destroy the inequality tod

Summary

This quote suggests that inequalities and hierarchies are inherent in society, and attempts made to eradicate them would ultimately be futile. It suggests that no matter how hard one may work to eliminate inequality, it will reemerge in some form. This quote indicates a resigned acceptance towards social hierarchies, suggesting that they are an unchangeable and persistent aspect of human existence.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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