Communism Quote by Luis Taruc
““I am aware always that the powers that be are so strong, we can not go headlong to pit our forces, it would be suicidal, so we had that position. Which Lenin himself said that 'it is not only foolish to launch an armed revolution but it is a leftist criminal adventurism when the people are not ready to support it.' The people are not ready, they don't even understand what we are talking about. . . . Yes, even socialism is not yet understood by people, much less communism. And the rich are very afraid of communism because it means confiscation of their wealth and liquidation of their lives.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Luis Taruc, 1970s (interview)
Revolutionary change requires popular readiness; premature force leads to failure.
In simple terms: People must be ready for revolution.
Key Takeaway
Build mass support before action.
Themes
revolution
readiness
political strategy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- grassroots organizing
- policy reform
- public education
Key Concepts
mass mobilization
ideological education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders gauge public readiness?
- What risks arise from delayed action?
A Different Perspective
Readiness is hard to measure accurately.
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