“ When work happens to be lacking, it is because there are too many products ”
Gustave Flaubert, Bouvard et Pécuchet (1881). copy citation
| Author | Gustave Flaubert |
|---|---|
| Source | Bouvard et Pécuchet |
| Topic | work |
| Date | 1881 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://www.gutenberg.org/files/25014/25014-h/25014-h.htm |
Context
“said Bouvard.
"In the rich people's houses. Besides, the government will give orders for public works."
"And if works are not wanted?"
"They will have them made in advance."
"But wages will fall," urged Pécuchet. "When work happens to be lacking, it is because there are too many products; and you demand to have them increased!"
Gorju bit his moustache. "However, with the organisation of labour——"
"Then the government will be the master!"
Some of those around murmured:
"No, no! no more masters!"”
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