We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable-but then, so did the divine right of kings.

Ursula K. Le Guin

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Topic

Anti-capitalism Capitalism

Speaker

Ursula K. Le Guin

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

2014 2010s 21st century

Occupation

Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Le Guin, Ursula K. Speech in Acceptance at the National Book Foundation Metal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. 19 Nov. 2014, The National Book Foundation, New York City, NY, USA, https://www.ursulakleguin.com/nbf-medal.

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Remember that Time is Money.

Benjamin Franklin

The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion

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Topic
Time is money Capitalism Efficiency

Author

Benjamin Franklin
Source
Advice to a Young Tradesman The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion
Medium
Essay
Statement Type
Proverbs, aphorisms and adages
Language
English
Time
1748 1740s 18th century
Era
Colonial America
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Original Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Advice to a Young Tradesman." The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion. Philadelphia: George Fisher, 1748.

Current Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Advice to a Young Tradesman." Benjamin Franklin: Silence Dogood, The Busy-Body and Early Writings, edited by J. A. Leo Lemay. Library of America, 2005.