A small group of aristocratic-type men in leadership is known as an oligarchy.
Oligarchy is a type of power structure in which only a small number of people possess power. These people may be distinguished by nobility, wealth, family ties, education or corporate, religious, political, or military control. Such states are commonly ruled by families who typically pass their influence from one generation to the next.
This statement, to me, means that respect is not something to take for granted. It is an act we must cherish. Always treat others the way you wish to be treated.
