Donald Barthelme Quote

Capitalism places every man in competition with his fellows for a share of the available wealth. A few people accumulate big piles, but most do not. The sense of community falls victim to this struggle.


Sixty stories (ed. Plume, 1982)


Capitalism places every man in competition with his fellows for a share of the available wealth. A few people accumulate big piles, but most do not....

Capitalism places every man in competition with his fellows for a share of the available wealth. A few people accumulate big piles, but most do not....

Capitalism places every man in competition with his fellows for a share of the available wealth. A few people accumulate big piles, but most do not....

Capitalism places every man in competition with his fellows for a share of the available wealth. A few people accumulate big piles, but most do not....