Have I misunderstood socialism?

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"from each according to his ability,to each according to his needs'.

I thought the first part was meritocracy... (Which is a very good thing!)

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Can you source that quote? I can't find it on WikiQuote, but I can find these:

"The inherent virtue of Socialism is the equal sharing of miseries."

Equality is unfair to all. Even if all could equally have the best possible, it would almost certainly be unfair.

I have no idea where you came up with the idiotic idea that socialism is inherently different from capitalism in any way more than replacing a single individual responsible for paying with a society.

"Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy."

Define your statement. To my knowledge none of them apply.

"Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."

And that it has been said makes it true? It has been said that a God was responsible for all of creation. I don't believe it. Give me reason to believe this statement, as I see none.