Class Quote by Anarchist Communist Collective
““A democracy can only be produced if a majority movement is built. The guerilla strategy depends on a collapse of will in the ruling class to produce the social crisis out of which revolution occurs, whether the majority favors it or not.””
About This Quote
A revolution requires a majority movement and a collapse of ruling class will, regardless of majority support.
In simple terms: Revolution needs mass movement and ruling class weakness.
Build broad movements, anticipate elite resistance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political organizing
- grassroots campaigns
- mass mobilization
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can movements sustain momentum without majority approval?
- What safeguards prevent elite manipulation of crises?
Success depends on genuine majority support, not just elite collapse.