Occasionally words must serve to veil the facts. But let this happen in such a way that no one become aware of it; or, if it should be noticed, excuses must be at hand to be produced immediately.
Niccolo MachiavelliRead
In the final analysis, the whole cause of world revolution hinges on the revolutionary struggles of the Asian, African and Latin American people who make up the overwhelming majority of the world's population.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of struggles by marginalized populations in driving global change.
Lin Biao's quote highlights that the essence of global revolution is rooted in the revolutionary movements of the majority populations from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It suggests that true progress and societal transformation depend on the active participation and struggles of these communities, who have been historically oppressed and are now seeking justice and liberation.
Themes
RevolutionStruggleChangeJusticePopulationOppression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in speeches advocating for social justice movements around the world.
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