The whole struggle of our Party (and of the working class…
“The whole struggle of our Party (and of the working class movement in Europe generally) must be directed against opportunism. The latter is not a current of opinion, not a tendency; it (opportunism) has now become the organised tool of the bourgeoisie within the working class movement.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Lenin warns that opportunism has become a strategic tool of the bourgeoisie within labor movements, urging vigilance against its influence.
In simple terms: Opportunism is a bourgeois tool in workers' movements.
Key Takeaway
Resist opportunism within labor movements.
Themes
politics
class struggle
ideology
movement strategy
Mood
cautious
determined
critical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- Union organizing
- party meetings
- political education
- campaign planning
Key Concepts
Bourgeois manipulation
class consciousness
political tactics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can movements differentiate genuine strategy from opportunism?
- What safeguards prevent opportunist infiltration?
A Different Perspective
Oppportunism can also arise from genuine strategic disagreements, not just bourgeois manipulation.