Capital Quote by Karl Marx
““To say that "the worker has an interest in the rapid growth of capital", means only this: that the more speedily the worker augments the wealth of the capitalist, the larger will be the crumbs which fall to him, the greater will be the number of workers than can be called into existence, the more can the mass of slaves dependent upon capital be increased.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Capital, Volume I, Karl Marx, 1867
Capitalist growth benefits workers only by creating more jobs and slightly larger wages, but also expands dependence on capital.
In simple terms: Workers gain more wages as capital grows, yet become more dependent.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the trade‑off between wages and dependence.
Themes
economics
labor
capitalism
dependence
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- job market
- wage negotiations
- union organizing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
marxism
class relations
exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does increased employment affect worker autonomy?
- Can wages rise without deepening dependence?
A Different Perspective
Higher wages may increase workers' reliance on the capitalist system.
