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For centuries there has been a conflict between Aristocracy and Democracy, or, in other words, the few on one side have been perpetually striving to rule and oppress the many.
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Sumner highlights the historical struggle between aristocracy and democracy, emphasizing the conflict between the few who seek power and the many who seek freedom.
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