Wat is da meaning of the quote "the defect of equality is that we only desire it with our superiors?"

Answer 1

translation- the problem with the idea that everyone should be treated the same and considered the same, is that people only want to be grouped with those they see as being better than themselves.

Answer 2

It means that we only want to be equal with those above us and not below us.

A person would rather be equal to Bill Gates than a homeless person etc.

Answer 3

It means that people only want to be equal with people that they perceive as being superior to them...as in their boss, someone with more money...etc...