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Communism doesnt work because people like to own stuff
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"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff"

- Frank Zappa

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This quote by Frank Zappa is a commentary on the ineffectiveness of communism as an economic system. He suggests that the primary reason why communism does not work is since individuals have a natural disposition to own things. This is in contrast to the communist suitable of shared ownership of resources and goods. Zappa implies that individuals are naturally self-centered which this selfishness is incompatible with the communist ideal of collective ownership. He suggests that people are more likely to work hard and be productive when they have something to show for it, such as ownership of goods. This is why capitalism is more effective than communism, as it permits people to own and benefit from their own hard work. Eventually, Zappa's quote suggests that communism is not a viable economic system due to the fact that it goes against humanity.

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Frank Zappa This quote is written / told by Frank Zappa between December 21, 1940 and December 4, 1993. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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