Capitalist Quote by Karl Marx
“While the miser is merely a capitalist gone mad, the capitalist is a rational miser.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Das Kapital, 1867
Capitalism can turn rational calculation into greed, while greed can masquerade as rationality.
In simple terms: Capitalism and greed mirror each other.
Question motives behind economic behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- policy making
- personal finance
- investment strategies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rationality justify selfishness?
- When does greed become rational?
Rational decisions may still be morally questionable.