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They will reduce the time which is necessary for producing wealth to any desired amount, so as to leave to everyone as much leisure as he or she may ask for.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin
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gutenberg.orgThey will reduce the time which is necessary for producing wealth to any desired amount, so as to leave to everyone as much leisure as he or she may ask for.
Kropotkin advocates for a reduction in labor time to enhance individual leisure and well-being.
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