“In England pensions used to be given to aristocrats, because aristocrats had political influence, in order to corrupt them. Here pensions are given to the great democratic mass, because they have political power, to corrupt them.”
Quote by William Graham Sumner
Work
What Social Classes Owe to Each Other
This book delves into the complex dynamics of social class relationships, examining the reciprocal obligations and contributions that exist among various societal strata. more
Author
William Graham Sumner
William Graham Sumner was an influential American political scientist born on October 30, 1840, and died on April 12, 1910. He was a leading figure in social Darwinism and had a profound impact on American political thought from the late 19th to the early 20th century. more
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