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“Political Freedom without economic equality is a pretense, a fraud, a lie; and the workers want no lying.” quote by Mikhail Bakunin
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“Political Freedom without economic equality is a pretense, a fraud, a lie; and the workers want no lying.”

Mikhail Bakunin

About This Quote

Source Speech: Anarchist Manifesto, 1870

Political freedom is meaningless without economic equality; deception harms workers.

In simple terms: Freedom needs economic equality; lies hurt workers.

Key Takeaway

Demand true equality, reject deception.

Themes

politics economics justice

Mood

critical defiant revolutionary

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • labor movements
  • policy debates
  • activist organizing

Key Concepts

anarchism social equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure economic equality?
  • What lies perpetuate inequality?
A Different Perspective

Economic equality is hard to achieve; power structures resist change.

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