Bourgeoisie Quote by Vladimir Lenin
“The leaders of the petty bourgeoisie must teach the people to trust the bourgeoisie. The proletarians must teach the people to distrust the bourgeoisie.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The State and Revolution, 1917
Calls for the proletariat to both trust and distrust the bourgeoisie, using them as a tool for revolutionary education.
In simple terms: Workers must learn to use and question the bourgeoisie.
Key Takeaway
Educate the masses critically.
Themes
revolution
class struggle
political education
Mood
critical
strategic
Type
political
ideological
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- labor organizing
- propaganda work
Key Concepts
Marxist theory
class consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers discern genuine allies?
- What methods ensure critical thinking?
A Different Perspective
Blind trust in any class can be dangerous.
