Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
Page | 993 |
Chapter | -- |
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the monopolists of intelligence, the wise individuals who control the affairs of the world: it is in accordance with the ideas of such men as these that the conditions of human life are regulated. This is the position: It is admitted that never before in the history of mankind was it possible to produce the necessaries of life in such abundance as at present. The management of the affairs of the world — the business of arranging the conditions under which we live - is at present in the hands of Practical, Level-headed, Sensible Business-men. The result of their management is, that the majority of the people find it a hard struggle to live. Large numbers exist in perpetual poverty: a great |