Economy Quote by Louis D. Brandeis
“We gain nothing by trading the tyranny of capital for the tyranny of labor.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Harvard Law Review, 1913
Swapping one form of oppression for another does not improve freedom; both capital and labor can be tyrannical.
In simple terms: Freedom requires more than swapping oppressors.
Key Takeaway
Seek equitable systems, not just role reversal.
Themes
economics
justice
power dynamics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- union negotiations
- social activism
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
political theory
labor rights
capitalism critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What structures prevent new forms of oppression?
- How can power be balanced fairly?
A Different Perspective
Replacing one tyranny with another may perpetuate inequality.
