Passive fatalism can never be the role of a revolutionary party, like the Social Democracy.
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Just as invasion is the true and tried weapon in the hands of capital against the class struggle, so on the other hand the fearless pursuit of the class struggle has always proven the most effective preventative of foreign invasions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that class struggle can both provoke and prevent foreign invasions.
Karl Liebknecht's quote explores the relationship between domestic class struggles and foreign invasions. It posits that while those in power may use military invasion as a weapon against the working class, the passionate pursuit of class struggle by the oppressed can act as a barrier against such foreign aggressions. In essence, the internal conflict within a society can play a crucial role in shaping its external vulnerabilities.
Themes
Class StruggleInvasionCapitalFearlessPrevention
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of social justice movements.
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