"Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone."

Man, Men, Belief, Capitalism, Will

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"Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone."

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