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. |
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. |
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The market is not an invention of capitalism. It has existed for centuries. It is an invention of civilization. |
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Bill Gates (1955-) |
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Under capitalism man exploits man; under socialism the reverse is true |
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When the highwayman holds his gun to your head, you turn your valuables over to him. You 'consent' alright, but you do so because you cannot help yourself, because you are compelled by his gun. Are you not compelled to work for an employer? Your need compels you, just as the highwayman’s gun. |
While the miser is merely a capitalist gone mad, the capitalist is a rational miser |
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