Another man Quote by Karl Marx
“We should not say that one man's hour is worth another man's hour, but rather that one man during an hour is worth just as much as another man during an hour. Time is everything, man is nothing: he is at the most time's carcass.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Das Kapital, Volume I, 1867
All people have equal value regardless of the amount of time they spend; time, not individual identity, defines worth.
In simple terms: Everyone's time is equally valuable.
Key Takeaway
Respect others' time equally.
Themes
equality
time
human worth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace meetings
- project deadlines
- team collaborations
- negotiations
- customer service
Key Concepts
Marxism
philosophy of labor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the value of someone's time?
- Can time be truly equal across diverse tasks?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook differences in skill, effort, or contribution quality.
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