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From this process has emerged a parallel process of translating traditional working and living values into a new politic
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"From this process has emerged a parallel process of translating traditional working and living values into a new political and economic power - a power increasingly based upon the strength of money and those material things money can purchase"

- Alex Campbell

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This quote by Alex Campbell talks to the change of traditional worths into a new form of power. This power is based upon the strength of cash and the material ownerships it can buy. This shift in power has actually been an outcome of a process that has been occurring with time. This procedure has seen standard values, such as effort and a sense of community, being replaced by a concentrate on money and material belongings. This has actually resulted in a new form of power that is based upon the ability to acquire items and services. This power has actually become progressively crucial in today's society, as it has become a major factor in identifying one's social and financial status. This quote works as a reminder of the significance of money and material ownerships in today's world, and how they can be used to get power and impact.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Alex Campbell somewhere between December 1, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Canada. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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