Activity Quote by Pope Pius XI
“It violates right order whenever capital so employs the working or wage-earning classes as to divert business and economic activity entirely to its own arbitrary will and advantage, without any regard to the human dignity of the workers, the social character of economic life, social justice, and the common good.”
About This Quote
Source Encyclical: Quadragesimo Anno, 1931
Capitalist exploitation ignores workers’ dignity, prioritizing profit over social justice and the common good.
In simple terms: Capital can harm human dignity.
Key Takeaway
Advocate fair labor practices.
Themes
economics
justice
human rights
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- workplace
- policy making
- community organizing
Key Concepts
capitalism
labor exploitation
social ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms protect workers?
- How balance profit with dignity?
A Different Perspective
Economic growth sometimes requires compromise.
