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Gifts make slaves - Levi Strauss
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"Gifts make slaves"

- Levi Strauss

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The text in this quote "Gifts make servants" by Levi Strauss suggests that when a person gets a gift, they may come to be indebted to the provider, causing sensations of commitment and also subservience. In a way, the recipient is 'shackled' to the provider's compassion or generosity. This can be viewed as a commentary on power characteristics in interpersonal partnerships or perhaps broader societal frameworks.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Levi Strauss between February 26, 1829 and September 26, 1902. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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