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Tantamount Quotes

On strong equivalences between actions and their consequences

These quotes draw firm equivalences between two seemingly different things, starting with unpaid wages described as equal to theft itself.

Preventing a war is tantamount to winning a war.

Quotes by Raul Castro

Wage violations are tantamount to theft.

Quotes by Letitia James

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of comparisons do these Tantamount quotes make?
They draw strong equivalences, treating two different actions or outcomes as functionally the same thing.
Does one quote compare unpaid wages to theft?
Yes, it states that failing to pay proper wages is equivalent to stealing from workers.
Is conflict prevention compared to victory here?
Yes, another quote argues that stopping a war before it begins is essentially the same as winning it.
Do these quotes focus on labor or conflict primarily?
They touch on both, using the idea of equivalence to connect fair treatment of workers with avoiding armed conflict.
Who would find this Tantamount quotes page interesting?
Readers who enjoy sharp, argumentative statements that reframe how we judge fairness and outcomes.

A second line treats stopping a war before it starts as effectively the same achievement as winning one outright.