Ammunition Quote by Karl Marx
“Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Communist Manifesto, 1848
Advocates that workers must not be disarmed, and any attempts to do so should be resisted, even with force if needed.
In simple terms: Workers must keep their weapons; resist disarmament.
Key Takeaway
Defend worker autonomy.
Themes
revolution
power
rights
Mood
defiant
urgent
Type
political
revolutionary
When to use this quote
- labor strikes
- political protests
- community defense
- union meetings
Key Concepts
class struggle
self‑defense
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers protect themselves without violence?
- What non‑violent alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Violence may escalate conflict and harm broader goals.
