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“Implicit in the stare of those eyes, the power of those knobbly hands, was labor's historic threat of violence against capital.” quote by Edmund Morris
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““Implicit in the stare of those eyes, the power of those knobbly hands, was labor's historic threat of violence against capital.””

Edmund Morris

About This Quote

Source Book: "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt", 1979

The gaze and hands of labor symbolize the historical threat of violence that workers pose to capital.

In simple terms: Labor can threaten capital.

Key Takeaway

Recognize labor's power.

Themes

labor capital history

Mood

historical critical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • union negotiations
  • political protests
  • economic policy

Key Concepts

political economy class struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does labor exert influence today?
  • What non‑violent strategies exist?
A Different Perspective

Violence is not the only tool for labor.

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