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Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration." &__hese capitalists generally act harmoniously and in concert, to fleece the people__ _
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Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration." &__hese capitalists generally act harmoniously and in concert, to fleece the people__ _

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