I worked in a factory owned by Germans, at coal pits owned by Frenchmen, and at a chemical plant owned by Belgians. There I discovered something about capitalists. They are all alike, whatever the nationality. All they wanted from me was the most work for the least money that kept me alive. So I became a Communist.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Exploitative labor practices are universal across national borders under capitalism.
- In plain terms
- Bosses everywhere want more work for less pay.
- What can you take from it?
- Economic systems often prioritize profit over workers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How fair is your compensation?
Another view
Not all owners treat workers identically across regions.
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