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Accumulation Quote by Hannah Arendt

“The concept of unlimited expansion that alone can fulfill the hope for unlimited accumulation of capital, and brings about the aimless accumulation of power, makes the foundation of new political bodies - which up to the era of imperialism always had been the upshot of conquest - well-nigh…” quote by Hannah Arendt
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“The concept of unlimited expansion that alone can fulfill the hope for unlimited accumulation of capital, and brings about the aimless accumulation of power, makes the foundation of new political bodies - which up to the era of imperialism always had been the upshot of conquest - well-nigh impossible.”

Hannah Arendt

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Source Book: The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1951

Unlimited expansion drives endless capital and power accumulation, destabilizing political structures and making imperial conquest outcomes unattainable.

In simple terms: Endless growth harms political stability.

Key Takeaway

Limit expansion.

Themes

politics economics imperialism

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

theoretical analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • economic planning
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

philosophy history power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is limitless growth sustainable?
  • What alternatives exist?
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