Ambrose Bierce Quote - Labor is one of the processes by which A acquires property for B.

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Labor is one of the processes by which A acquires property for B.

"Labor is one of the processes by which A acquires property for B."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Critical
Tags: Critical Labor Pregnant Property

Meaning of this quote

Labor is criticized as transferring the fruits of work to others.

Key takeaway: Ask whether rewards are fairly distributed.

Who actually said this?

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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