Aids Quote by Friedrich Engels
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“...it was always our view that in order to attain this [proletarian revolution] and the other far more important aims of the future social revolution, the working class must first take possession of the organised political power of the state and by its aid crush the resistance of the capitalist class and organise society anew.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Condition of the Working Class in England, 1845
Engels argues that the proletariat must seize state power to dismantle capitalism and rebuild society.
In simple terms: Workers need political control to change society.
Key Takeaway
Seize power, then reshape society.
Themes
revolution
class struggle
political power
social change
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
political
theoretical
When to use this quote
- Labor movements
- political campaigns
- grassroots organizing
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Marxism
state theory
revolutionary strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers prevent new hierarchies after seizing power?
- What safeguards ensure true democratic control?
A Different Perspective
Assumes state can be fully repurposed without new elite capture.
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