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James M. Barrie

His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants hall.

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The quote highlights that while those in power can enforce equal treatment among the upper class, true equality does not exist among the lower-ranking servants. It suggests a persistent social hierarchy where differences and unfairness remain deeply rooted in everyday life below stairs.

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