Skip to content

America Quote by Che Guevara

“The negro is indolent and a dreamer; spending his meager wage on frivolity or drink; the European has a tradition of work and saving, which has pursued him as far as this corner of America and drives him to advance himself, even independently of his own individual aspirations.” quote by Che Guevara
Download Open image
“The negro is indolent and a dreamer; spending his meager wage on frivolity or drink; the European has a tradition of work and saving, which has pursued him as far as this corner of America and drives him to advance himself, even independently of his own individual aspirations.”

Che Guevara

About This Quote

Source Speech: Cuban Revolution, Che Guevara, 1961

Stereotypes about work ethic and ambition differ between cultures, influencing progress.

In simple terms: Cultural views affect work and ambition.

Key Takeaway

Challenge harmful stereotypes.

Themes

culture work ethic stereotypes progress social class

Mood

critical reflective

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • community development
  • policy making

Key Concepts

sociology economics political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do stereotypes shape opportunities?
  • What can break these cultural myths?
A Different Perspective

Generalizations can be inaccurate and harmful.

2.3 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Che Guevara

Explore all 189 Che Guevara quotes

More America quotes

Browse all 20,382 America quotes