Bourgeoisie Quote by Mao Zedong
“After the countrywide victory of the Chinese revolution and the solution of the land problem, two basic contradictions will still exist in China. The first is internal, that is, the contradiction between the working class and the bourgeoisie. The second is external, which is the contradiction between China and the imperialist countries. Consequently, after the victory of the people's democratic revolution, the state power of the people's republic under the leadership of the working class must not be weakened but must be strengthened.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: People's Republic of China Founding Address, 1949
Post-revolution, class struggle persists internally and externally; state must empower workers against bourgeoisie and imperialism.
In simple terms: Class conflict continues after revolution.
Key Takeaway
Strengthen workers’ power, resist external threats.
Themes
politics
class struggle
revolution
imperialism
state power
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
political
theoretical
When to use this quote
- post-revolution governance
- labor policies
- foreign relations
- economic planning
Key Concepts
marxism
dialectical materialism
national sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a state balance class equality with economic growth?
- What risks arise from external contradictions?
A Different Perspective
Complexities of class dynamics may oversimplify.
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