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Bury Quote by Nikita Khrushchev

“I once said, 'We will bury you,' and I got into trouble with it. Of course we will not bury you with a shovel. Your own working class will bury you.” quote by Nikita Khrushchev
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“I once said, 'We will bury you,' and I got into trouble with it. Of course we will not bury you with a shovel. Your own working class will bury you.”

Nikita Khrushchev

About This Quote

A warning that the working class, not external forces, will be the agent of one's downfall if they betray its interests.

In simple terms: Self‑destruction through class betrayal.

Key Takeaway

Your own base can undo you.

Themes

class struggle political betrayal social responsibility power dynamics

Mood

defiant cautionary provocative

Type

political warning propaganda

When to use this quote

  • political speeches
  • labor movements
  • revolutionary propaganda
  • policy debates

Key Concepts

class consciousness political rhetoric historical context

Practical Applications

  • political analysis
  • educational curricula

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean for a leader to be accountable to their base?
  • How can a movement protect itself from internal sabotage?
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