Idiots are always in favour of inequality of income (their only chance…

George Bernard Shaw
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Idiots are always in favour of inequality of income (their only chance of eminence), and the really great in favour of equality. ✨ 1928 The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism.
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