In our civilized societies we are rich. Why then are the many poor? Why this painful drudgery for the masses? Why, even to the best-paid workman, this uncertainty for the morrow, in the midst of all the wealth inherited from the past, and in spite of the powerful means of production, which could ensure comfort to all, in return for a few hours daily toil? - Peter Kropotkin (1892)

  • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    5 days ago

    your associated quote does very much advocate trading hours of your time just to survive

    No it doesn’t? It’s clearly criticizing the system that requires such a trade.