A Quote by Karl Marx

The individual produces an object and, by consuming it, returns to himself, but returns as a productive and self reproducing individual. Consumption thus appears as a moment of production.

Karl Marx

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Appears Consuming Consumption Himself Individual Moment Object Produces Production Productive Reproducing Returns Self Thus

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Karl Marx
German - Philosopher
May 5, 1818 - March 14, 1883

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