Quote by Eric Hoffer

It is probably true that business corrupts everything it touches. It corrupts politics, sports, literature, art, labor unions and so on. But business also corrupts and undermines monolithic totalitarianism. Capitalism is at its liberating best in a noncapitalist environment.

It is probably true that business corrupts everything it tou

Summary

This quote suggests that while business may have negative effects on various aspects of society such as politics, sports, art, and labor unions by promoting corruption, it also has the potential to counteract and weaken oppressive regimes. It implies that capitalism thrives the most in non-capitalistic societies, as it can serve as a force for liberation and freedom. The quote highlights the complex and contradictory nature of business, portraying it as both a corrupting influence and a catalyst for challenging authoritarian structures.

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