According to the materialist conception of history, the ultimately determining element in history is the production and reproduction of real life.

Friedrich Engels
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According to the materialist conception of history, the ultimately determining element in history is the production and reproduction of real life. This quote shows how important it is to have a strong work ethic in order to reach your goals in life. The quote also expresses how materialistic our society is. It’s not that people are bad or evil, but that they are focused on what they can get out of life instead of what they can give back.

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