Communism is inequality, but not as property is. Property is exploitation of the weak by the strong. Communism is exploitation of the strong by the weak.
Pierre-Joseph ProudhonRead
All men in their hearts, I say, bear witness to these truths; they need only to be made to understand it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People inherently know certain truths, but they must be helped to recognize and understand them.
In this quote, Proudhon suggests that deep within every individual lies an awareness of fundamental truths. However, this awareness is often obscured by ignorance or misunderstanding, and it is through guidance and enlightenment that individuals can come to fully comprehend these truths, leading to greater insight and wisdom.
Themes
TruthsUnderstandingKnowledgeEnlightenmentWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical debate on the nature of truth, this quote could be used to emphasize the idea that people may already know the truths being discussed.
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