Computers Quote by Maxim Gorky
““When they tear a workingman's hand in a machine or kill him, you can understand-- the workingman himself is at fault. But in a case like this, when they suck a man's blood out of him and throw him away like a carcass --that can't be explained in any way. I can comprehend every murder; but torturing for mere sport I can't comprehend. And why do they torture the people? To what purpose do they torture us all? For fun, for mere amusement, so that they can live pleasantly on the earth; so that they can buy everything with the blood of the people, a prima donna, horses, silver knives, golden dishes, expensive toys for their children. YOU work, work, work, work more and more, and I'LL hoard money by your labor and give my mistress a golden wash basin””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Lower Depths, 1902
The speaker condemns exploitation that reduces workers to mere resources, highlighting the cruelty of profit‑driven oppression.
In simple terms: Exploitation turns people into objects for profit.
Key Takeaway
Resist dehumanizing labor systems.
Themes
exploitation
class struggle
human dignity
capitalism
violence
Mood
angry
defiant
critical
Type
political
social commentary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- industrial labor
- modern gig economy
- political protest
- labor organizing
Key Concepts
alienation
power dynamics
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How does profit motivate cruelty?
- What can individuals do to prevent dehumanization?
A Different Perspective
It ignores systemic factors that enable such cruelty.
