We know what we want. To us it means nothing that there is…
“We know what we want. To us it means nothing that there is a Soviet Union somewhere in the world, for the sake of whose peace and tranquillity the workers of Germany and China were sacrificed to Fascist barbarians by Stalin. We want revolution here in Spain, right now, not maybe after the next European war. We are giving Hitler and Mussolini far more worry with our revolution than the whole Red Army of Russia. We are setting an example to the German and Italian working class on how to deal with Fascism.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates immediate revolutionary action in Spain, arguing it threatens fascists more than distant armies.
In simple terms: Act now against fascism in Spain.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize local struggle.
Themes
revolution
anti‑fascism
solidarity
political urgency
Mood
defiant
urgent
Type
political
propagandist
When to use this quote
- workers’ councils
- anti‑fascist organizing
- public demonstrations
- international solidarity
Key Concepts
anarchism
class struggle
propaganda
Questions to Reflect On
- How can local revolutions sustain momentum without external support?
- What risks arise from confronting powerful regimes alone?
A Different Perspective
May overlook broader strategic alliances and provoke severe repression.