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Aristotle

Those who excel in virtue have the best right of all to rebel, but then they are of all men the least inclined to do so.

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Aristotle means that people who are truly virtuous have the strongest justification to oppose or challenge authority because they care deeply about justice and the common good. However, these same virtuous individuals are usually the least likely to rebel because they prefer order and thoughtful change over conflict.

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