The man who seeks to arouse prejudice among workingmen is not their friend. He who advises the white wage-worker to look down upon the black wage-worker is the enemy of both.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dividing workers by race harms everyone and benefits those in power.
- In plain terms
- Workers who hate each other help their enemies.
- What can you take from it?
- Unity among workers is essential for progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do divisions weaken collective action?
- Who benefits from worker conflict?
Another view
It assumes all workers share the same economic interests.
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