| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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| Page | 1568 |
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`They have never had an independent thought in their lives. These are the people whom you hope to inspire with lofty ideals! You might just as well try to make a gold brooch out of a lump of dung! Try to reason with them, to uplift them, to teach them the way to higher things. Devote your whole life and intelligence to the work of trying to get better conditions for them, and you will find that they themselves are the enemy you will have to fight against. They'll hate you, and, if they get the chance, they'll tear you to pieces. But if you're a sensible man you'll use whatever talents and intelligence you possess for your own benefit. Don't think about Socialism or any other "ism". Concentrate your mind on getting money - it doesn't matter how you get it, but - get it. If you can't get it honestly, get it dishonestly, but get it! it is the only thing that counts. Do as I do - rob them! exploit them! and then they'll have some respect for you.' |
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