We cannot hope to obtain any sort of perfection in a society which is divided into two parts: rich people who rule the world and poor people who obey their orders.
We came to strange conclusions in this world: we say that we live in society but at the same time we live lonely lives.
—THOMAS CARLYLE
If there are millionaires, there should be paupers.
—HENRY GEORGE
If you have an income without working hard, then someone worked hard without receiving an income.
—MAIMONIDES
It is worse to be an oppressive master than an obedient slave. Excessive wealth is worse than poverty.