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“What breaks capitalism, all that will ever break capitalism, is capitalists. The faster they run the more strain on their heart.” quote by Raymond Williams
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“What breaks capitalism, all that will ever break capitalism, is capitalists. The faster they run the more strain on their heart.”

Raymond Williams

About This Quote

Source Book: Marxism and Literature, 1977

Capitalists, by exploiting the system, create the very tensions that could lead to its collapse; their relentless pursuit strains the system.

In simple terms: Capitalists' greed can destabilize capitalism.

Key Takeaway

Beware of unchecked profit motives.

Themes

economics politics critique

Mood

skeptical urgent

Type

critical political

When to use this quote

  • financial regulation
  • labor movements
  • corporate governance
  • political activism

Key Concepts

marxist theory systemic risk

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can systemic change occur without confronting capitalist behavior?
  • What alternatives exist to reduce systemic strain?
A Different Perspective

It may simplify complex economic forces to individual actors.

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