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The term "disaffection" has been employed by writers across time to encapsulate a sense of inner unrest and distancing from established authority or loyalty. In revolutionary rhetoric, for example, Jefferson used the word to suggest that even seemingly compliant communities might harbor deep-seated dissent ([1]). This notion appears again in descriptions of rising unease evident among individuals or groups ([2], [3], [4]), where soft conversations and secretive whispers signal an underlying discontent. Meanwhile, classical texts such as Strabo’s treat disaffection as a catalyst for treachery born from shifting allegiances ([5]), and Rizal warns of the potential for youthful discontent to eventually transform into overt resistance ([6]). Even in settings marked by public celebration, as narrated by Scott, the sublimated sentiments of disaffection can resonate beneath the surface, hinting at a latent challenge to the prevailing order ([7]).
  1. The spirit of disaffection was most extensive on Long Island, and had probably tainted a large majority of its inhabitants.
    — from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson
  2. Already there had been signs of disaffection.
    — from The Moors in Spain by Stanley Lane-Poole
  3. The sight of men whispering together in small knots or speaking in subdued tones points to disaffection amongst the rank and file.
    — from The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi
  4. The sight of men whispering together in small knots or speaking in subdued tones points to disaffection amongst the rank and file. 36.
    — from The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi
  5. The motives assigned by Strabo for his disaffection and treachery were the declining
    — from The Geography of Strabo, Volume 3 (of 3) by Strabo
  6. Why cause disaffection among some young men, who later on may feel resentment, when what they ask is commanded by royal decrees?”
    — from The Reign of Greed by José Rizal
  7. But these sounds of disaffection were drowned by the popular shout of “Long live the Lady Rowena, the chosen and lawful Queen of Love and of Beauty!”
    — from Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott

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