The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Winston Churchill.
What kind of society isn’t structured on greed? The problem of social organization is how to set up an arrangement under which greed will do the least harm; capitalism is that kind of a system. Milton Friedman
Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class. Al Capone
Capitalism is at its liberating best in a non-capitalist environment. The crypto-businessman is the true revolutionary in a Communist country. Eric Hoffer
Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone. John Maynard Keynes
History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom. Milton Friedman
Capitalism justified itself and was adopted as an economic principle on the express ground that it provides selfish motives for doing good, and that human beings will do nothing except for selfish motives. George Bernard Shaw
Capital must be propelled by self-interest; it cannot be enticed by benevolence. Walter Bagehot
Capitalists are no more capable of self-sacrifice than a man is capable of lifting himself up by his own bootstraps. Lenin
It is hypocritical for feminists and intellectuals to enjoy the pleasures and conveniences of capitalism while sneering at it…. Everyone born into capitalism has incurred a debt to it. Camille Paglia
The unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism. Edward Heath