Colonialism Quote by Jean-Paul Sarte
““In the heat of the battle, all internal barriers break down; the puppet bourgeoisie of businessmen and shopkeepers, the urban proletariat, which is always in a privileged position, the lumpen-proletariat of the shanty towns - all fall into line with the stand made by the rural masses, that veritable reservoir of a national revolutionary army; for in those countries where colonialism has deliberately held up development, the peasantry, when it rises, quickly stands out as the revolutionary class. For it knows naked oppression, and suffers far more from it than the workers in the towns, and in order not to die of hunger, it demands no less than a complete demolishing of all existing structures. In order to triumph, the national revolution must be socialist””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The National Revolution and Socialism, 1930s
During war, all social groups unite under the peasantry, who, suffering the most oppression, become the revolutionary force demanding total systemic change.
In simple terms: Peasants unite and demand radical change in war.
Key Takeaway
Support peasant-led movements for systemic overhaul.
Themes
revolution
class struggle
colonialism
peasantry
socialism
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- rural uprisings
- colonial resistance
- political strategy
Key Concepts
Marxist theory
imperialism
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can peasant revolutions sustain momentum?
- What role do urban workers play in such revolutions?
A Different Perspective
Peasant movements may lack organization and resources.
