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Robert Payne was a British novelist known for his profound insights into historical and mystical themes. His works often blend historical backgrounds with supernatural elements, enjoying great popularity among readers.

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“The United States is dangerously close to being a plutocracy. A third of the private wealth is owned by less than 5 percent of the population.”

States Wealth United United States Percent Thirds Population Plutocracy

Book:The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

“The second corruption of the state is oligarchy (oligos = few), in which the military elite is narrowed down to a few ruling families of immense wealth and prestige, who now openly flaunt their wealth and possessions.”

States Wealth Military Possession Corruption Elites Immense Ruling Prestige Oligarchy

Book:The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

“A nation's wealth is too serious a matter to be left to the wealthy. The riches of a nation belong to all, to be shared among all for the general welfare.”

Matter Left Nations Wealth Serious Riches Welfare Wealthy General Welfare

Book:The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

Source: The Corrupt Society: From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America

About the Author

Born: December 4, 1911
Died: March 3, 1983
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 28

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