Famous quote by C. Wright Mills

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Power is not of a man. Wealth does not center in the person of the wealthy. Celebrity is not inherent in any personality
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"Power is not of a man. Wealth does not center in the person of the wealthy. Celebrity is not inherent in any personality. To be celebrated, to be wealthy, to have power requires access to major institutions"

- C. Wright Mills

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This quote by C. Wright Mills is stressing that power, wealth, and celebrity are not fundamental qualities of any individual. Instead, these qualities depend on access to major organizations. This means that in order to be effective, rich, or famous, one should have access to the resources and chances that these institutions supply. This quote is a reminder that these qualities are not simply an outcome of specific effort, but rather a combination of hard work and access to the ideal resources. It is likewise a suggestion that those who are privileged enough to have access to these organizations have a higher chance of attaining power, wealth, and star.

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C. Wright Mills This quote is written / told by C. Wright Mills between May 28, 1916 and March 20, 1962. He was a famous Sociologist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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