Quote by Henry A. Wallace

Their final objective toward which all their deceit is directed is to capture political power so that, using the power of the state and the power of the market simultaneously, they may keep the common man in eternal subjection.

Their final objective toward which all their deceit is direc

Summary

This quote suggests that those who engage in deceit seek to ultimately gain political power in order to maintain control over the common man. It implies that they use a combination of state power and market influence to achieve this goal, thereby keeping the general population perpetually subservient. The quote implies a cynical view of those in power, suggesting that their ultimate aim is to exert control rather than serve the interests of the people.

By Henry A. Wallace

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