Quote by Saul Alinsky

Life is a corrupting process from the time a child learns to play his mother off against his father in the politics of when to go to bed; he who fears corruption fears life.

Life is a corrupting process from the time a child learns to

Summary

This quote suggests that life inherently involves corrupting or manipulative behaviors, beginning with simple interactions during childhood. The idea of playing one's parents against each other highlights the early development of cunning or strategic tactics. It further asserts that fearing corruption translates to fearing life itself since these calculated actions are perceived as essential elements of human existence. In essence, it implies that corruption is an intrinsic part of navigating the complexities and dynamics of life.

By Saul Alinsky

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