Human beings Quote by Anonymous
““Why then do we continue in this miserable condition? Because nearly the whole of the produce of our labour is stolen from us by human beings. There, comrades, is the answer to all our problems. It is summed up in a single word – Man. Man is the only real enemy we have. Remove Man from the scene, and the root cause of hunger and overwork is abolished for ever.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown revolutionary pamphlet, early 20th century
Human exploitation drives suffering; eliminating oppressive humans would end hunger and overwork.
In simple terms: People cause poverty and toil.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic oppression.
Themes
exploitation
inequality
human nature
Mood
angry
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- labor movements
- political activism
- economic reform
Key Concepts
marxism
anarchism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we reform humanity instead of removing it?
- What structures perpetuate exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Human nature may persist in other forms; removal is unrealistic.
