Joe AbercrombieThe lowly have small ambitions, and are satisfied with small indulgences. They need not get fair treatment. They need only think that they do...
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The lowly have small ambitions, and are satisfied with small indulgences. They need not get fair treatment. They need only think that they do. The lowly are the cream of the earth, for they are the select few who work hard, show intelligence and ambition. They know their place in life and will never cause a problem for anyone else.
Source: Last Argument Of Kings
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