Adversaries Quote by Arundhati Roy
“Even capitalists must surely admit, that intellectually at least, socialism is a worthy opponent. It imparts intelligence even to its adversaries.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The End of Poverty?” 2009
Socialism offers valuable ideas even to its critics, prompting intellectual exchange.
In simple terms: Socialism can be intellectually useful.
Key Takeaway
Consider diverse economic viewpoints.
Themes
politics
economics
dialogue
Mood
critical
curious
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- academic courses
- public forums
- media analysis
Key Concepts
ideology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of socialism challenge your thinking?
- How can opposing ideas improve policy?
A Different Perspective
Some view socialism as impractical in market economies.
![“Socialists have generally been willing to grant that possibly, just possibly, capitalist economic production would outstrip socialist production. But no socialist has ever been willing to grant that capitalism can hold a candle to socialism morally.[257] Socialism is driven more than anything else…” quote by Stephen R.C. Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14c/stephen-r-c-hicks-12692_quote_socialists-have-generally-been-willing-t_2998688.jpg)
![“Socialism does not mean getting together in a parliament and passing laws, socialism means for us overthrowing the ruling classes with all the brutality [loud laughter] that the proletariat is capable of deploying in its struggle.” quote by Rosa Luxemburg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/93f/rosa-luxemburg-8744_germany_socialism-does-not-mean-getting-together_3103262.jpg)
