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“The carnival of carnage that takes place every day, month and year in the realm of industry; the thousands of useful lives that are annually sacrificed to the Moloch of greed; the blood tribute paid by labor to capitalism, brings forth no shout for vengeance and reparation; no tear, except from…” quote by D. Douglas Wilson
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““The carnival of carnage that takes place every day, month and year in the realm of industry; the thousands of useful lives that are annually sacrificed to the Moloch of greed; the blood tribute paid by labor to capitalism, brings forth no shout for vengeance and reparation; no tear, except from the family and friends of the victims.””

D. Douglas Wilson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The relentless exploitation of labor for profit causes widespread suffering without justice or remembrance.

In simple terms: Labor exploited for profit, causing suffering.

Key Takeaway

Seek justice for exploited workers.

Themes

exploitation labor inequality justice memory

Mood

somber urgent

Type

social political

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

capitalism critique human cost of industry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies honor victims of exploitation?
  • What reforms could reduce labor sacrifice?
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