"[It] (capitalism) has accomplished wonders, far surpassing Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, and Gothic cathedrals; it has conducted expeditions that put in the shade all former Exoduses of nations and crusades.”Clue; it was not Al Gore or Helen Clark...Have a go, enduring fame and distinction will be yours...
PS. Temperature update: The latest global temperature data from the satellites still shows no significant warming since 1978; when the satellites were first launched...more from Jennifer Marohasy here...
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Karl Marx - but I'm not sure it was about capitalism (it shoud have been) but rather man's activities.
Thanks Bob, you may (or may not be) right, I'll post a link tomorrow.
Bob, you've obviously burned off the competition, the author was indeed Karl Marx. The full quote...
"The bourgeoisie has disclosed how it came to pass that the brutal display of vigour in the Middle Ages, which reactionaries so much admire, found its fitting complement in the most slothful indolence. It has been the first to show what man’s activity can bring about. It has accomplished wonders far surpassing Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, and Gothic cathedrals; it has conducted expeditions that put in the shade all former Exoduses of nations and crusades. "
From Ch.1 The Communist Manifesto
http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/ch01.htm
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