...we see that there are two different kinds of...societies: (a) parasitic societies and (b) producing societies. The former are those which live from hunting, fishing, or merely gleaning. By their economic activities they do not increase, but rather decrease, the amount of wealth in the world. The second kind of societies, producing societies, live by agricultural and pastoral activities. By these activities they seek to increase the amount of wealth in the world.
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Capitalism needs to function like a game of tug-of-war. Two opposing sides need to continually struggle for dominance, but at no time can either side be permitted to walk away with the rope.
When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home.
When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home.
A man who has a million dollars is as well off as if her were rich.
A man who has a million dollars is as well off as if her were rich.
The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.
The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.
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The worst crime against working people is a company which fails to operate at a profit.
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I have probably purchased fifty 'hot tips' in my career, maybe even more. When I put them all together, I know I am a net loser.
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The City's reluctance to take a stand on an issue like the British Gas pay row makes a mockery of corporate governance and shareholders' ability to influence annual general meetings. Institutions should be obliged to make public how they vote at such events. They should be obliged to provide customers with a record of how they vote on every kind of issue.
Location, location, location.
Location, location, location.
