In a very alert and bright state of society people learn co-operation by themselves, but in older and quieter conditions of laboring enterprise, such a bill as I propose will point out the way to mutual exertion. Leland Stanford alertbillbright share on social
Labor can and will become its own employer through co-operative association. Leland Stanford associationemployerlabor Change image and share on social
When money is controlled by a few it gives that few an undue power and control over labor and the resources of the country. Labor will have its best return when the laborer can control its disposal. Leland Stanford controlcountrydisposal Change image and share on social
It is probable that for a long time to come the mass of mankind in civilized countries will find it both necessary and advantageous to labor for wages, and to accept the condition of hired laborers. Leland Stanford acceptadvantageouscivilize Change image and share on social
I have always been fully persuaded that, through co-operation, labor could become its own employer. Leland Stanford employerfullylabor Change image and share on social
The country blacksmith who employs no journeyman is never conscious of any conflict between the capital invested in his anvil, hammer and bellows, and the labor he performs with them, because in fact, there is none. Leland Stanford anvilbellowblacksmith share on social
The employer class is less indispensable in the modern organization of industries because the laboring men themselves possess sufficient intelligence to organize into co-operative relation and enjoy the entire benefits of their own labor. Leland Stanford benefitclassemployer share on social
There would be no idling in a co-operative workshop. Each workman, being an employer, has a spur to his own industry, and has a pecuniary reason for being watchful of the industry of his fellow workmen. Leland Stanford employerfellowidle share on social
The seeming antagonism between capital and labor is the result of deceptive appearance. Leland Stanford antagonismappearancecapital Change image and share on social
Many writers upon the science of political economy have declared that it is the duty of a nation first to encourage the creation of wealth; and second, to direct and control its distribution. All such theories are delusive. Leland Stanford controlcreationdeclare share on social