Quote#Wisdom
We live in the capitalist system, so-called because its dominated by…
Quote byEugene V. Debs · 1855–1926
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Working Class Politics (1910).
English (original)
We live in the capitalist system, so-called because its dominated by the capitalist class. In this system the capitalists are the rulers and the workers the subjects. The capitalists are in a decided minority and yet they rule because of the ignorance of the working class.
— Eugene V. Debs
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