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The simplest object would be rule for the Pleasure of One, namely the Ruler; or of the Few--his favorites; or of many--the Rich, the Privileged, the Powerful.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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This quote critiques the nature of power and governance, highlighting the tendency for rulers to favor a select few.
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