Quotation by

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.

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No matter how powerful or important someone is, they can still require assistance and feel threatened by others, even those who seem insignificant. This highlights that power does not make a person completely independent or immune to fear of others' actions.

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