This fallacy has, however, taken such hold of the minds of the representatives of both these interests, that it is engendering a spirit of bitterness which, it is to be feared, will grow into as fierce a character as that against slavery did.
Woodhull warns that the misunderstanding between labor and capital could lead to significant societal conflict, similar to the tensions surrounding slavery.
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Production lies at the basis of all progress.
If he will not labor, society should compel him.
Or will they sell their birthright for less than a “mess of pottage?” Is it necessary that some great calamity come before an awakening to the reality of the condition will occur?
A fact isolated from all connections loses its significance.