“We human beings seem always to have found it comforting to have someone to look down on—a bottom level of fellow creatures who are very vulnerable, but who can somehow be blamed and punished for all or any troubles. We need this lowest class as much as we need equals to team with and to compete against and superiors to look to for direction and help.”
Quote by Octavia E. Butler
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Parable of the Talents
This book delves into the consequences of differing levels of wealth and talent within a society, examining the impact on social dynamics and individual lives. more
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