"That is why we may say that the historical development of capitalism has involved the thrust towards the commodification of everything."

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Source : Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein (1995). “Capistalist Civilisation”, p.16, Verso

Immanuel Wallerstein

#Historical Quotes #Development Quotes #May Quotes

“People consider me more as hero. Apparently they like the way I stand up, for myself and give my opinion. The french speaking people weren't much of a person like me.”

Source : Source: historymaryan.blogspot.com
“To desire to be perpetually in the society of a pretty woman until the end of one's days, is as if, because one likes good wine, one wished always to have one's mouth full of it.”
“â€¦there are no wrong turns, only unexpected paths.”
“A lake is a landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.”
“The profound nature of our existence is that we are able at any moment to connect to anyone, anywhere. History is there to remind us of how far weve come, and every day our journey is to continue with that progress of becoming more wise, more compassionate and more considerate human beings. Remembering Emmett though song is way to remind people that there is no need to continue with senseless crimes. Race and racism do no go hand in hand. We are only one race: human.”
“Hate hurts the hater more'n the hated.”
“Life is too large to hang out a sign: 'For Men Only.”
“Looking after a very sick child was the Olympics of parenting.”

Source : Chris Cleave (2012). “Gold”, p.284, Hachette UK

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