There is a fundamentalist belief by capitalists that capital will save the world, and it just isn't so. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes belief capital capitalist
'Das Kapital,' I think, is very difficult to read, and for me, it was not very influential. Thomas Piketty difficultinfluentialkapital Change image and share on social
The main force pushing toward reduction in inequality has always been the diffusion of knowledge and the diffusion of education. Thomas Piketty diffusioneducationforce Change image and share on social
I believe in the power of ideas, I believe in the power of books, but you have to give them time. Thomas Piketty bookgiveidea Change image and share on social
Without effective protection of the citizens' right to property, it will be difficult to attract and accumulate valuable capital. Mencius accumulateattractcapital Change image and share on social
Just as it is important in Latin America to discuss ideas that come from North America, I think it is interesting for North Americans to discuss ideas that come from Latin America or Africa and do not insert themselves into capitalist interests. Paulo Freire africaamericaamerican share on social
Although I write to entertain, and try to keep my work free of didacticism, I do have a rather passionate belief in our need to be connected to - and to learn from - history. Mal Peet beliefconnectdidacticism Change image and share on social