The issue is Socialism versus Capitalism. I am for Socialism because I am for humanity. We have been cursed with the reign of gold long enough. Money constitutes no proper basis of civilization. The time has come to regenerate society - we are on the eve of universal change.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker chooses socialism for humanity, rejecting money as a foundation for civilization.
- In plain terms
- I support socialism because money should not rule society.
- What can you take from it?
- Humanity should matter more than profit in organizing society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should be the basis of civilization?
- How do we value humanity over profit?
Another view
It does not explain how society functions without money as a basis.
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