Certain Quote by Ernest Mandel
“There has been hardly a single year since 1917, and in a certain sense since 1905, without a revolution somewhere in the world in which the workers participated in a rather important way.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Marxist Theory Lecture, 1970s
Workers have been central to most revolutions since early 20th century, highlighting their pivotal role in societal change.
In simple terms: Workers often lead revolutions.
Recognize workers' influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- labor organizing
- political activism
- academic study
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do workers shape political outcomes?
- What factors limit their impact?
Not all revolutions involve workers; some are elite-driven.