H.l. MenckenEvery normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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For centuries, the upper classes have been able to maintain their power and privilege by keeping the poor in a state of unending anger and bitterness. This kind of control is only possible when the poor are taught to hate themselves and each other in an effort to keep their rage and frustration bottled up inside. The class divide in modern society has created a situation where the greatest danger to the upper class is no longer physical violence, but rather unspoken discontent.
Source: Prejudices: First Series
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