Around the corner Quote by Slavoj Žižek
“I may still be a kind of a Marxist but I'm very realistic, I don't have these dreams of revolutionists around the corner.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
He identifies as a Marxist in theory but admits to being pragmatic, lacking revolutionary fantasies.
In simple terms: Pragmatic Marxist, not revolutionary.
Key Takeaway
Balance ideals with realism.
Themes
politics
ideology
pragmatism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- activism
Key Concepts
Marxism
realism
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile theory with real‑world limits?
- What compromises are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with practical constraints.
