Command Quote by Pope Francis
“Money at the service of life can be managed in the right way by cooperatives, on condition that it is a real cooperative where capital does not have command over men but men over capital.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the World Economic Forum, Davos, 2023
Cooperatives should prioritize human welfare over profit, ensuring people control capital rather than being controlled by it.
In simple terms: People should control money, not be controlled by it.
Key Takeaway
Empower workers, limit profit‑driven dominance.
Themes
cooperation
economics
social justice
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- community banking
- worker‑owned enterprises
- fair trade
- social enterprises
Key Concepts
human‑centered capitalism
collective ownership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure democratic governance in cooperatives?
- What safeguards prevent capital from regaining control?
A Different Perspective
Cooperatives can still be co‑opted by elite interests if not carefully governed.
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