Capital Quote by Edmund Morris
““Implicit in the stare of those eyes, the power of those knobbly hands, was labor's historic threat of violence against capital.””
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.
Recognize labor's power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- political protests
- economic policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labor exert influence today?
- What non‑violent strategies exist?
Violence is not the only tool for labor.