Capitalism Quote by Edwin Markham
“We have ground for believing that a noble form of socialism existed among the prehistoric and primitive people on this planet, the people that broke into restless groups after the ancient Deluge and went wandering over the globe. For we find a socialist tendency in all the barbaric tribes of earth.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Socialism of Primitive Peoples (attributed)
The author argues that early human societies displayed cooperative, socialist traits before modern civilization.
In simple terms: Early humans shared resources cooperatively.
Key Takeaway
Value community over competition.
Themes
cooperation
history
human nature
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- archaeological study
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
anthropology
social theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can modern societies learn from primitive cooperation?
- What limits the applicability of ancient models today?
A Different Perspective
Modern societies may not reflect these ideals.
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