#2,474

Aristocracies are proud, but insolence is a plutocratic phenomenon.
The plutocrat believes that everything can be sold; the aristocrat knows that loyalty cannot be bought.

Escolios a un Texto Implícito: Selección, p. 398

#1,983

Wealth is hopelessly demoralizing when no political function is attached to it.
Even plutocracy is preferable to irresponsible riches.

Escolios a un Texto Implícito: Selección, p. 323

#1,269

The two terms of the democratic alternative today—oppressive bureaucracy or repugnant plutocracy—are canceling each other out.
Combining into a single term: opulent bureaucracy.
At once repugnant and oppressive.

Escolios a un Texto Implícito: Selección, p. 219