There are no habits of man more alien to the doctrine of the Communist than those of the collector
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Collecting items contradicts communist ideals of shared resources and anti-possessiveness.
- In plain terms
- Collectors do not fit communist values.
- What can you take from it?
- Possession conflicts with communal sharing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you be a collector and communist?
- Is ownership inherently selfish?
Another view
It simplifies both collecting and communist doctrine.
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