Quote by Malcolm X

You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker.

You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker sees capitalists as individuals who exploit others for their own gain. It implies that capitalism is based on taking advantage of people and accumulating wealth at the expense of others. The metaphor of a bloodsucker conveys a negative perception, depicting capitalists as parasites who feed off the labor and resources of others. The quote reflects a critical viewpoint towards capitalism and suggests that the wealthy and powerful in capitalist systems exploit the less fortunate in various ways.

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Greed

By Malcolm X

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