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    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.'

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The dynamo of our economic system is self-interest which may range from mere petty greed to admirable types of self-expression.

The dynamo of our economic system is self-interest which may range from mere petty greed to admirable types of self-expression.

by Felix Frankfurter Found in: Capitalism Quotes,
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I never agree with Communists or any other kind of kept men.

I never agree with Communists or any other kind of kept men.

by H. L. Mencken Found in: Communism Quotes,
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Opposites are not contradictory but complementary.

Opposites are not contradictory but complementary.

by Niels Bohr Found in: Opposites Quotes,
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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.

by Jawaharlal Nehru Found in: Capitalism Quotes,
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The opposite of love is apathy, and hate is really the same as love. If you're so consumed by hatred read more

The opposite of love is apathy, and hate is really the same as love. If you're so consumed by hatred for someone, you might as well be loving them, because you're thinking about them for the same amount of time.

by Niels Bohr Found in: Opposites Quotes,
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What is a Communist? One who hath yearnings For equal division of unequal earnings. Idler or bungler, or both, he read more

What is a Communist? One who hath yearnings For equal division of unequal earnings. Idler or bungler, or both, he is willing To fork out his copper and pocket a shilling.

by Ebenezer Elliott Found in: Communism Quotes,
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There is apparently no surer way of turning a thing into its opposite than by exaggerating it

There is apparently no surer way of turning a thing into its opposite than by exaggerating it

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Opposites Quotes,
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Borders are semiporous. Capital flows more freely than
people across them.
on C Span.

Borders are semiporous. Capital flows more freely than
people across them.
on C Span.

by Noam Chomsky Found in: Capitalism Quotes,
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Communism is a society where each one works according to his abilities and gets according to his needs.

Communism is a society where each one works according to his abilities and gets according to his needs.

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