For centuries science and so-called practical wisdom have said to man: “It is good to be rich, to be able to satisfy, at least, your material needs; but the only means to be rich is to so train your mind and capacities as to be able to compel other men--slaves, serfs or wage-earners--to make these riches for you.
Kropotkin critiques the societal belief that wealth is achieved through the exploitation of others, advocating for a more equitable approach.
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