The alienation of man thus appeared as the fundamental evil of capitalist society.

The better shaped his product, the more misshapen the worker.

Capital is reckless of the health or length of life of the laborer, unless under compulsion from society.

As the chosen people bore in their features the sign manual of Jehovah, so the division of labour brands the manufacturing workman as the property of capital.

He who before was the money owner, now strides in front as capitalist; the possessor of labor-power follows as his laborer. The one with an air of importance, smirking, intent on business; the other hesitant, like one who is bringing his own hide to market and has nothing to expect but a hiding.

Be aware that the reward for labour, and quantity of labour, are quite disparate things.