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Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.

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This quote by Vladimir Lenin highlights the notion that in capitalist societies, the concept of freedom is comparable to that of ancient Greek republics, where it primarily benefited the ruling class or slave owners.
Quote by Vladimir Lenin
Leader, Russian
Vladimir Lenin was a Russian politician and revolutionary, best known as the founder and first leader of the Soviet Union.
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