Furthermore, when citizens are all almost equal, it becomes difficult for them to defend their independence against the aggressions of power. (Alexis de Tocqueville)

Furthermore, when citizens are all almost equal, it becomes difficult for them to defend their independence against the aggressions of power.

Alexis de Tocqueville

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