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“The flames of a new economic evolution run around us, and we turn to find that competition has killed competition, that corporations are grown greater than the State . . . and that the naked issue of our time is with property becoming master, instead of servant.” quote by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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““The flames of a new economic evolution run around us, and we turn to find that competition has killed competition, that corporations are grown greater than the State . . . and that the naked issue of our time is with property becoming master, instead of servant.””

Doris Kearns Goodwin

About This Quote

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

Economic power shifts when corporations outgrow state control, making property the dominant force.

In simple terms: Corporations can dominate over governments, turning property into master.

Key Takeaway

Balance corporate influence with public oversight.

Themes

economics power society

Mood

concerned critical

Type

analytical commentary

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • business strategy
  • urban planning
  • public debate

Key Concepts

political economy property rights regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies ensure property serves people?
  • What checks can prevent corporate overreach?
A Different Perspective

Complex solutions require nuanced reforms, not simple fixes.

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