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“We set ourselves the ultimate aim of abolishing the state, i.e., all organized and systematic violence, all use of violence against people in general.” quote by Vladimir Lenin
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“We set ourselves the ultimate aim of abolishing the state, i.e., all organized and systematic violence, all use of violence against people in general.”

Vladimir Lenin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The goal is to eliminate all organized violence, including the state, to achieve a society without coercion.

In simple terms: Abolish state and all organized violence.

Key Takeaway

Work towards a non‑violent society.

Themes

politics anarchism violence state revolution

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy reform
  • community organizing
  • education initiatives

Key Concepts

political theory anarcho‑communism non‑violence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can a stateless society sustain order?
  • What mechanisms replace state enforcement?
A Different Perspective

Human nature may resist total non‑violence, leading to power vacuums.

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