"When the government is quite unobtrusive, people are indeed pure. When the government is quite prying, people are indeed conniving."

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The problem with capitalism is that it best rewards the worst part of us: the ruthless, competitive, conniving, opportunistic, acquisitive drives, giving little reward and often much punishment-or at least much handicap-to honesty, compassion, fair play, many forms of hard work, love of justice, and a concern for those in need.

— Michael Parenti