Bourgeois Quote by Che Guevara
“I would probably have more in common with a whale than with a bourgeois married couple employed at worthy institutions that I would wipe from the face of the earth if it was given to me to do so.”
About This Quote
The speaker feels a kinship with nature over societal structures, expressing a desire to eradicate oppressive institutions if given power.
In simple terms: Identifies more with a whale than with bourgeois society, wishing to destroy the latter.
Question the value of power and societal norms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- political discourse
- environmental protest
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a world without oppressive institutions look like?
- Can empathy for nature guide social reform?
Idealism may ignore practical consequences of violent change.