Ludwig Von MisesSocialism is an alternative to capitalism as potassium cyanide is an alternative to water.
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The saying, "Socialism is an alternative to capitalism as potassium cyanide is an alternative to water," has been a common metaphor for socialism for over a century. It was first coined by the German socialist Georg Herwegh in a famous pamphlet that was published in 1880. The saying has been used to express the socialism's inherent tendency to fail. It is often used in political speeches and debates about socialism and has been featured in many political cartoons.
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