Communism Quote by Joseph Stalin
““It is difficult for me to imagine what "personal liberty" is enjoyed by an unemployed person, who goes about hungry, and cannot find employment. Real liberty can exist only where exploitation has been abolished, where there is no oppression of some by others, where there is no unemployment and poverty, where a man is not haunted by the fear of being tomorrow deprived of work, of home and of bread. Only in such a society is real, and not paper, personal and every other liberty possible.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1930s, Soviet Union
True freedom requires eliminating exploitation, oppression, unemployment, and poverty; without meeting needs, liberty is merely symbolic.
In simple terms: Freedom needs basic needs met.
Key Takeaway
Ensure economic security for all.
Themes
freedom
economics
justice
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy design
- welfare programs
- labor rights
- poverty alleviation
Key Concepts
socialism
human rights
economic security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance security with individual autonomy?
- What role does work play in personal dignity?
A Different Perspective
Even with security, personal freedoms may be limited by state control.
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