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All is for all! If the man and the woman bear their fair…

“All is for all! If the man and the woman bear their fair share of work, they have a right to their fair share of all that is produced by all, and that share is enough to secure them well-being. No more of such vague formulas as "The Right to work," or "To each the whole result of his labour." What…” quote by Peter Kropotkin
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“All is for all! If the man and the woman bear their fair share of work, they have a right to their fair share of all that is produced by all, and that share is enough to secure them well-being. No more of such vague formulas as "The Right to work," or "To each the whole result of his labour." What we proclaim is The Right to Well-Being: Well-Being for All!”

Peter Kropotkin

About This Quote

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

Equitable distribution of production ensures everyone’s well‑being, rejecting vague rights‑to‑work concepts in favor of concrete well‑being guarantees.

In simple terms: Fair share of output secures well‑being for all.

Key Takeaway

Advocate policies that link production to universal welfare.

Themes

equality social justice economics

Mood

determined serious optimistic

Type

political economic ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy design
  • community organizing
  • economic reform

Key Concepts

mutual aid resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you measure a fair share?
  • What obstacles exist in shifting from rights‑to‑work to well‑being guarantees?
A Different Perspective

Implementation challenges include defining “fair share.”

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