Experience demands that man is the only animal which devours his own kind, for I can apply no milder term to the general prey of the rich on the poor.

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What would happen if the rich stopped oppressing the poor? The world would benefit. The rich feed on the poor in order to continue to live in luxury. However, when the rich stop being rich, they have no reason to keep feeding off of the poor. They can finally stop eating themselves and instead can treat others with kindness.

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