Egalitarians adjust to aristocracies just fine, as long as they get to be the aristocrats.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who oppose hierarchy will adapt to it once they themselves hold a position of privilege.
- In plain terms
- Critics of hierarchy enjoy being part of it.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch out for those seeking power over others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who opposes power only to take it?
- Are you consistent in your values?
Another view
Not everyone who seeks power becomes oppressive.
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