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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!” quote by Harry Pollitt
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“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!”

Harry Pollitt

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.

Key Takeaway

Guard ideals against exploitation.

Themes

politics class struggle betrayal

Mood

defiant critical

Type

political propagandist

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

capitalism proletariat ideology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can movements stay true?
  • What safeguards prevent co-optation?
A Different Perspective

Idealism can be co-opted.

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