Capitalism Quote by Raul Castro
“I was not chosen to be president to restore capitalism to Cuba. I was elected to defend, maintain and continue to perfect socialism, not destroy it.”
About This Quote
He was elected to defend and perfect socialism, not to restore capitalism.
In simple terms: Elected to defend and improve socialism.
Key Takeaway
Commit to socialist ideals.
Themes
politics
socialism
defense
ideology
Clection
Mood
determined
ideological
Type
political
ideological
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public speaking
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
political theory
history
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines perfect socialism?
- How to balance ideology and practice?
A Different Perspective
May be contested.
![“I am very happy here [on Cuba], but I feel I have work to do in the United States. It's where I can identify with the total world struggle for socialism. But I think as a North American, as a Black North American, I have certain understandings - certain contributions - to make that are unique to…” quote by Huey Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a6/huey-newton-8581_black_i-am-very-happy-here-on-cuba-but-i-feel_721310.jpg)
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
