Competition, founded upon the conflicting interests of individuals, is in reality far less productive of wealth and enterprise … - Robert Hugh Benson

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The concrete is better than the abstract. The detail is better than the commonplace. The sensual [through the senses] is better than the intellectual. The visual is better than the mental.

Robert Hugh Benson

Competition, founded upon the conflicting interests of individuals, is in reality far less productive of wealth and enterprise than co-operation, involving though it does the constant apparent sacrifice of the individual to the common interests.

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