Quote by Karl Marx
A commodity appears at first sight an extremely obvious, trivial t

A commodity appears at first sight an extremely obvious, trivial thing. But its analysis brings out that it is a very strange thing, abounding in metaphysical subtleties and theological niceties. – Karl Marx

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The development of civilization and industry in general has always shown itself so active in the destruction of forests that everything that has been done for their conservation and production is completely insignificant in comparison. – Karl Marx

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Karl Marx
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A bargain is in its very essence a hostile transaction do not all men try to abate the price of all they buy? I contend that a bargain even between brethren is a declaration of war. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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Heres the rule for bargains: Do other men, for they would do you. Thats the true business precept. – Charles Dickens

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