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Society is divided into two classes; the shearers and the shorn.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “Society is divided into two classes; the shearers and the shorn.”
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This quote metaphorically describes societal roles, emphasizing the disparity between those who take and those who give.
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