Skip to content

Animosity Quote by Daniel De Leon

“The capitalist class is interested in keeping the workingmen divided among themselves. Hence it foments race and religious animosities that come down from the past.” quote by Daniel De Leon
Download Open image
“The capitalist class is interested in keeping the workingmen divided among themselves. Hence it foments race and religious animosities that come down from the past.”

Daniel De Leon

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Class Struggle, 1910s, null

Capitalists maintain power by dividing workers through race and religion.

In simple terms: Division weakens collective power.

Key Takeaway

Promote unity among workers.

Themes

class struggle division solidarity

Mood

critical serious

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • labor organizing
  • political campaigns
  • community building

Key Concepts

political economy social engineering

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can workers build cross‑group alliances?
  • What barriers exist to solidarity?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming deep‑seated prejudices is difficult.

3.1 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Daniel De Leon

Explore all 8 Daniel De Leon quotes

More Animosity quotes

Browse all 146 Animosity quotes