We are not utopians, we do not “dream” of dispensing at…
“We are not utopians, we do not “dream” of dispensing at once with all administration, with all subordination. These anarchist dreams, based upon incomprehension of the tasks of the proletarian dictatorship, are totally alien to Marxism, and, as a matter of fact, serve only to postpone the socialist revolution until people are different. No, we want the socialist revolution with people as they are now, with people who cannot dispense with subordination, control, and "foremen and accountants".”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Marxism rejects utopian fantasies of immediate, complete freedom; it calls for revolution with people as they are, not an idealized future.
In simple terms: Revolution must work with real people, not perfect visions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace realistic change.
Themes
revolution
pragmatism
politics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
political
When to use this quote
- labor movements
- policy reform
- grassroots organizing
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Marxist theory
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps can advance change now?
- How do you balance ideal goals with current realities?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can delay practical action.