For capitalism is abolished root and branch by the bare assumption that it is personal consumption and not enrichment that works as the compelling motive. (Karl Marx)

For capitalism is abolished root and branch by the bare assumption that it is personal consumption and not enrichment that works as the compelling motive.

Karl Marx

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