Bourgeoisie Quote by Vladimir Lenin
“The bourgeoisie is many times stronger than we. To give it the weapon of freedom of the press is to ease the enemy's cause, to help the class enemy. We do not desire to end in suicide, so we will not do this.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The State and Revolution, Vladimir Lenin, 1917
Lenin warns that granting unrestricted press freedom to the ruling class strengthens them and undermines revolutionary goals.
In simple terms: Free press can empower oppressors.
Key Takeaway
Protect revolutionary messaging.
Themes
politics
media
revolution
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
ideological
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- activist organizing
- media regulation
Key Concepts
propaganda
class struggle
press freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How can revolutionaries balance truth and security?
- What safeguards can prevent media abuse?
A Different Perspective
Free press may also expose dissenters to repression.
