Quotation by

Thomas Fuller

Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the highest degree, while the other is in distress, try whether one side of the face can smile while the other is pinched.

Thomas Fuller

Society

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Thomas Fuller is saying that it is impossible for one social group to thrive greatly while another suffers deeply, just as a face cannot smile on one side while the other side is in pain. This comparison shows that society’s well-being must be balanced, because the distress of one part affects the whole.

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