Quote by Herbert Spencer

All socialism involves slavery. That which fundamentally distinguishes the slave is that he labours under coercion to satisfy anothers desires.

All socialism involves slavery. That which fundamentally dis

Summary

This quote asserts that all forms of socialism ultimately lead to a state of slavery. It argues that what defines a slave is the fact that their labor is compelled by force, with the goal of fulfilling someone else's desires or needs. The quote implies that in a socialist system, individuals are coerced to work for the collective and their personal freedom and autonomy are sacrificed. By drawing a parallel between socialism and slavery, the quote suggests that socialist ideologies result in a loss of individual liberty and the perpetuation of coercion.

By Herbert Spencer

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