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Aristotle

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Aristotle is saying that true democracy occurs when poor people, rather than wealthy landowners, hold power and make decisions. This highlights a shift in control from those with property to those without, emphasizing the role of economic status in political authority.

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