"Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners"
- Vladimir Lenin
About this Quote
Vladimir Lenin's quote is a criticism of commercialism and its lack of true flexibility. He is suggesting that the liberty taken pleasure in by the rich in capitalist societies resembles the freedom enjoyed by servant owners in ancient Greek republics. This implies that the wealthy have the power to exploit the working class and keep their privileged position. Lenin is arguing that commercialism does not provide real liberty, as it just benefits the rich and powerful. He is suggesting that the working class is not genuinely free, as they go through the impulses of the wealthy. Lenin's quote is a tip that true flexibility can just be achieved when the working class is provided the exact same rights and privileges as the rich. He is promoting for a more equitable society where everybody has the same opportunities and rights.
This quote is written / told by Vladimir Lenin between April 22, 1870 and January 21, 1924. He was a famous Leader from Russia.
The author also have 36 other quotes.
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"The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is no freedom"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submissions on the other. Our children see this, and learn to imitate it"
