--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is no law of progress, and…" description: "\"“There is no law of progress, and everything will depend on ourselves. But the actual situation is briefly and fairly summed up by Parkes36 in one sent..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c4c/karl-r-popper-13077_capitalism_there-is-no-law-of-progress-and-everythi_590776.jpg" --- # There is no law of progress, and everything will depend on… ![“There is no law of progress, and everything will depend on ourselves. But the actual situation is briefly and fairly summed up by Parkes36 in one sentence: ‘Low wages, long hours, and child labour have been characteristic of capitalism not, as Marx predicted, in its old age, but in its infancy.” quote by Karl R. 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Capitalism’s early stage is marked by exploitation, contradicting Marx’s later‑stage predictions. **In simple terms:** Early capitalism exploits workers. Key Takeaway Recognize and address systemic exploitation. Themes economics labor rights historical analysis Mood critical analytical Type historical economic When to use this quote - policy reform - workers’ education - fair trade advocacy Key Concepts capitalist development child labor wage inequality Questions to Reflect On - What systemic changes could reduce exploitation? - How does history inform current labor policies? 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