Famous quote by Karl Liebknecht

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Incendiary capitalism is carrying its out evil works more dangerously than ever, and is doing so in the increasingly dan
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"Incendiary capitalism is carrying its out evil works more dangerously than ever, and is doing so in the increasingly dangerous neighborhood of the powder kegs that are the great European military powers"

- Karl Liebknecht

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Karl Liebknecht's quote is a warning concerning the threats of industrialism. He is describing the reality that industrialism is ending up being increasingly unsafe, as well as is having a negative impact on the great European military powers. He is recommending that commercialism is developing an unstable situation in Europe, which the army powers are becoming increasingly unpredictable. This might cause a conflict between the powers, as well as Liebknecht is advising that this could be devastating. He is suggesting that commercialism is creating a scenario where the army powers are coming to be increasingly unstable, which this could bring about a problem between them. He is advising that this might have dreadful consequences, and that it is necessary to take steps to prevent this from happening.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Karl Liebknecht between August 13, 1871 and January 15, 1919. He/she was a famous Politician from Germany. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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