Masters are always and everywhere in a sort of tacit, but…
“Masters are always and everywhere in a sort of tacit, but constant and uniform combination, not to raise the wages of labor.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote critiques that masters (employers) maintain a subtle, pervasive system that keeps labor wages low.
In simple terms: Employers subtly keep wages low.
Recognize and challenge hidden wage suppression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Workplace negotiations
- policy reform
- union organizing
- salary reviews
- economic analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hidden power affect wage fairness?
- What can workers do to expose and counteract subtle wage suppression?
May overlook other factors influencing wages such as productivity or skill levels.