Proletariat Quote by Harry Pollitt
“And all this effort, all this loss of comradeship, all this prostitution of idealism and manhood, to assist the capitalists of this country to defeat the proletariat!”
About This Quote
The speaker condemns the betrayal of idealism to support capitalists, framing it as a loss of comradeship.
In simple terms: Idealism is sold to help capitalists, betraying comrades.
Guard ideals against exploitation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can movements stay true?
- What safeguards prevent co-optation?
Idealism can be co-opted.