Unfortunately for mankind-and perhaps fortunately for tyrants-the poor and downtrodden lack the instinct or pride of the elephant, who refuses to breed in captivity. (Nicolas Chamfort)

Unfortunately for mankind-and perhaps fortunately for tyrants-the poor and downtrodden lack the instinct or pride of the elephant, who refuses to breed in captivity.

Nicolas Chamfort

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