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“We say primarily that the priority of this struggle is class. That Marx and Lenin and Che Guevara and Mao Tse-Tung, and anybody else who ever said or knew or practiced anything about revolution, always said that a revolution is a class struggle.” quote by Fred Hampton
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“We say primarily that the priority of this struggle is class. That Marx and Lenin and Che Guevara and Mao Tse-Tung, and anybody else who ever said or knew or practiced anything about revolution, always said that a revolution is a class struggle.”

Fred Hampton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Black Panther Party address, 1969

The core of revolutionary change is rooted in class conflict, as emphasized by Marxist thinkers.

In simple terms: Revolution hinges on class struggle.

Key Takeaway

Focus on class dynamics for change.

Themes

class struggle revolution politics

Mood

defiant urgent

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • labor movements
  • policy reform
  • grassroots organizing
  • social justice campaigns

Key Concepts

Marxism historical materialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does class shape your political goals?
  • Can revolution succeed without addressing other identities?
A Different Perspective

Class analysis may overlook other oppression forms.

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