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“The materialist doctrine that men are products of circumstances and upbringing, and that, therefore, changed men are products of other circumstances and changed upbrinding, forgets that it is men that change circumstances and that the educator himself needs educating.”

Quote by Karl Marx

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Karl Marx (May 5, 1818 - March 14, 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, political theorist, and revolutionary. He is one of the founders of Marxism and his works, including 'Das Kapital' and 'The Communist Manifesto', have had a profound impact on the world. more

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Men Way Persons Loses Pleasure Quality Creatures Essentials Essence Absolutes Aim Domination Another Way Quality Of Life Sadistic Sadism

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Source: The Heart of Man

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Book:Pedagogy of the Oppressed: 30th Anniversary Edition

Source: Pedagogy of the Oppressed: 30th Anniversary Edition

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Book:Atlas Shrugged

Source: Atlas Shrugged

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Book:Atlas Shrugged

Source: Atlas Shrugged

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Book:Atlas Shrugged

Source: Atlas Shrugged

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Author:Ayn Rand

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