Bourgeoisie Quote by Vladimir Lenin
“The political form of a society wherein the proletariat is victorious in overthrowing the bourgeoisie will be a democratic republic.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The State and Revolution, 1917
Lenin predicts that after the proletariat top the bourgeoisie, the resulting government will be a democratic republic rather than a dictatorship.
In simple terms: Workers will create a democratic republic after revolution.
Key Takeaway
Expect a democratic republic after revolution.
Themes
revolution
politics
democracy
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
political
theoretical
When to use this quote
- labor movements
- post‑revolution governance
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
Marxism
class struggle
state theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a revolutionary class preserve democracy?
- What safeguards prevent new elites?
A Different Perspective
Assumes proletariat will maintain democratic principles.
