The worker is the slave of capitalist society, the female worker is the slave of that slave.
James ConnollyRead
If you remove the English army to-morrow and hoist the green flag over Dublin Castle, unless you set about the organisation of the Socialist Republic your efforts would be in vain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of organization and ideology in achieving meaningful political change.
James Connolly's quote highlights that simply changing symbols, such as replacing the English army with a new flag, is insufficient for true transformation. For any effort to be worthwhile, especially in the context of establishing a Socialist Republic, there must be a concrete plan and organization to implement the ideals of socialism, rather than only surface-level changes.
Themes
SocialismOrganizationPolitical ChangeRepublicIreland
In practice
Example use cases
In a political rally emphasizing socialism.
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