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The man who has his millions will want everything he can lay his hands on and then raise his voice against the poor devi
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"The man who has his millions will want everything he can lay his hands on and then raise his voice against the poor devil who wants ten cents more a day"

- Samuel Gompers

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This quote by Samuel Gompers speaks to the inequality of wealth and power in society. It highlights the hypocrisy of those who have actually generated excellent wealth, yet still slam those who are struggling to make ends satisfy. Gompers is recommending that those with millions of dollars are typically quick to slam those who are asking for a small increase in incomes, such as 10 cents more a day. This quote talks to the unfairness of the financial system, where those with money and power are able to make the most of those who are less lucky. It also speaks to the requirement for higher financial equality, so that those who are having a hard time to make ends satisfy can have a much better quality of life. Gompers' quote is a pointer that those with wealth and power need to not be so fast to slam those who are requesting a small boost in salaries, as it is often the only way for them to make ends meet.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Gompers between January 27, 1850 and December 13, 1924. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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