I once said, 'We will bury you,' and I got into trouble…
“I once said, 'We will bury you,' and I got into trouble with it. Of course we will not bury you with a shovel. Your own working class will bury you.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A warning that the working class, not external forces, will be the agent of one's downfall if they betray its interests.
In simple terms: Self‑destruction through class betrayal.
Key Takeaway
Your own base can undo you.
Themes
class struggle
political betrayal
social responsibility
power dynamics
Mood
defiant
cautionary
provocative
Type
political
warning
propaganda
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- labor movements
- revolutionary propaganda
- policy debates
Key Concepts
class consciousness
political rhetoric
historical context
Practical Applications
- political analysis
- educational curricula
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for a leader to be accountable to their base?
- How can a movement protect itself from internal sabotage?