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Fascism accepts the individual only insofar as his interests coincide with the state's.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fascism prioritizes the state's needs over individual interests.
This quote by Benito Mussolini highlights the fundamental principle of fascism, where individual rights and interests are subservient to the goals and objectives of the state. It implies that an individual's worth and freedom are conditional upon their alignment with state ideology, reflecting the authoritarian nature of fascist regimes that suppress personal liberties for national unity and power.
Themes
FascismIndividualStateInterestsAuthorityFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about government control and individual liberties.
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