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Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.
Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.
The United States has practiced nuclear blackmail for
many decades.
The United States has practiced nuclear blackmail for
many decades.
History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom
History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom
The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.
The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.
Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his read more
Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his fine home, says: 'No man should have so much.' The capitalist, seeing the same thing, says: 'All men should have so much.'
The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has read more
The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has earned, but the ;thesis that the exercise of this right redounds to the general good.
Capital is that part of wealth which is devoted to obtaining further wealth.
Capital is that part of wealth which is devoted to obtaining further wealth.
The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing read more
The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.
Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: read more
Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate
