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“A man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself.”

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Nigerian novelist, poet, literary critic, widely regarded as one of the greatest African writers of the 20th century. Chinua Achebe is known for his profound insights into colonialism and African culture, with works such as 'Things Fall Apart' and 'Arrow of God'. more

“The impulse to acquisition, pursuit of gain, of money, of the greatest possible amount of money, has in itself nothing to do with capitalism. This impulse exists and has existed among waiters, physicians, coachmen, artists, prostitutes, dishonest officials, soldiers, nobles, crusaders, gamblers, and beggars.”

Artist Amount Capitalism Gains Soldier Pursuit Impulse Officials Physicians Beggar Acquisition Waiter

Author:Max Weber

“Capitalism may even be identical with the restraint, or at least a rational tempering, of this irrational impulse. But capitalism is identical with the restraint, or at least a rational tempering, of this irrational impulse. But capitalism is identical with the pursuit of profit, and forever renewed profit, by means of continuous, rational, capitalistic enterprise.”

May Mean Forever Capitalism Profit Pursuit Rational Impulse Enterprise Irrational Restraint Identical

Book:The Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism

Source: The Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism

“How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points? This is a case of exclusion.”

Source: The Joy of the Gospel

Quote by Chinua Achebe

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