Quote by Camille Paglia

Capitalism has its weaknesses. But it is capitalism that ended the stranglehold of the hereditary aristocracies, raised the standard of living for most of the world and enabled the emancipation of women.

Capitalism has its weaknesses. But it is capitalism that end

Summary

This quote emphasizes the positive aspects of capitalism, despite acknowledging its flaws. It suggests that capitalism has played a significant role in breaking the dominance of hereditary aristocracies and empowering individuals from all backgrounds. Furthermore, it highlights how capitalism has contributed to improving the overall living conditions for the majority of the global population. Additionally, the quote emphasizes capitalism's role in promoting the emancipation of women, signaling how economic systems can have social implications and drive progress in various aspects of society.

Topics

Women

By Camille Paglia

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

A hero is someone right who doesn't change.

A hero is someone right who doesn't change.

I have had dreams, and I have had nightmares. I overcame the

I have had dreams, and I have had nightmares. I overcame the nightmares because of my dreams.

Dreams

I just wrap my arms around the whole backfield and peel 'em

I just wrap my arms around the whole backfield and peel 'em one by one until I get to the ball carrier. Him I keep.

Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb

Football

We are more than just flesh and bones. There's a certain spi

We are more than just flesh and bones. There's a certain spiritual nature and something of the mind that we can't measure. We can't find it. With all our sophisticated equipment, we cannot monitor or define it, and yet it's there.

Benjamin Carson

Nature

Spirit is matter seen in a stronger light.

Spirit is matter seen in a stronger light.

Spirituality

Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.

Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.

Sad Round Form

That's what most people don't realize; that's why one out of

That's what most people don't realize; that's why one out of every two marriages fail. Because people go into them with hearts in their eyes and forever on their lips and no concept whatsoever of what that truly means. Of course it's going to be hard work. Of course you are going to get angry and upset and wonder why, out of everyone in the world entire world, you decided to fall in love with an idiot who farts in his sleep and eats like a pig and can't ever be assed to pick up his own dirty underwear off the fucking floor.

Life Love Cute Sobbing

I don't believe in God because I don't believe in Mother Goo

I don't believe in God because I don't believe in Mother Goose

Clarence Darrow

Atheism

I never trusted good-looking boys.

I never trusted good-looking boys.

Frances McDormand

Trust

Anyone who seeks to destroy the passions instead of controll

Anyone who seeks to destroy the passions instead of controlling them is trying to play the angel.

Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

Passion

A man who moralizes is usually a hypocrite, and a woman who

A man who moralizes is usually a hypocrite, and a woman who moralizes is invariably plain.

Morals

To have the opportunity to lead the Solicitor General's offi

To have the opportunity to lead the Solicitor General's office is the honor of a lifetime. As you know, this is an office with a long and rich tradition, not only of extraordinary legal skill but also of extraordinary professionalism and integrity. That is due, in large measure, to the people who have led it.

Legal