Quote by Malcolm X
It is impossible for capitalism to survive, primarily because the system of capitalism needs some blood to suck. Capitalism used to be like an eagle, but now it's more like a vulture. It used to be strong enough to go and suck anybody's blood whether they were strong or not. But now it has become more cowardly, like the vulture, and it can only suck the blood of the helpless. As the nations of the world free themselves, the capitalism has less victims, less to suck, and it becomes weaker and weaker. It's only a matter of time in my opinion before it will collapse completely.
Summary
This quote suggests that capitalism is fundamentally unsustainable because it relies on exploitation to thrive. The metaphor of capitalism changing from an eagle, which could prey on anyone regardless of their strength, to a vulture that only feeds on the weak, highlights how the system has become more reliant on exploiting vulnerable individuals. As nations become more empowered and people are liberated from its grip, capitalism loses victims and consequently weakens. According to the speaker, it is inevitable that capitalism will eventually collapse due to these inherent flaws and its dwindling resource pool.
Topics
Capitalism
By Malcolm X
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