It is not true that equality is a law of nature. nature has made nothing equal, her sovereign law is subordination and dependence. (Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues)

It is not true that equality is a law of nature. nature has made nothing equal, her sovereign law is subordination and dependence.

Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues

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