Bolshevism Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“When man has nothing but his will to assert--even his good-will--it is always bullying. Bolshevism is one sort of bullying, capitalism another: and liberty is a change of chains.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Function of the Creative Impulse, 1925
Will alone becomes coercive; ideologies act as bullying, and freedom is merely different restraints.
In simple terms: Pure will can be oppressive; systems are different forms of control.
Key Takeaway
Seek true freedom beyond mere opposition.
Themes
politics
psychology
freedom
Mood
critical
introspective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- leadership
- personal boundaries
- social movements
Key Concepts
power dynamics
ideology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does freedom mean to you?
- How can you avoid becoming a bully?
A Different Perspective
Freedom may be illusory if new chains replace old ones.
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