"There's something about Marxism that brings out warts; the only kind of growth this economic system encourages"
- P. J. O'Rourke
About this Quote
This quote by P. J. O'Rourke is a criticism of Marxism, a political and economic theory developed by Karl Marx. O'Rourke is suggesting that Marxism is not an useful financial system, as it only encourages the growth of warts. This is likely a metaphor for the unfavorable aspects of Marxism, such as hardship, inequality, and oppression. O'Rourke is indicating that Marxism does not promote the growth of positive elements of society, such as financial success, social justice, and flexibility. He is recommending that Marxism is a problematic economic system that does not benefit society as a whole.
This quote is written / told by P. J. O'Rourke somewhere between November 14, 1947 and today. He was a famous Journalist from USA.
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