Great upheavals produce shock waves that widen cracks in political, economic, and security orders. Sometimes the old orders break. Yet it can be in the power of leaders and peoples to shape the directions of change.
Robert ZoellickRead
It is only in revolutionary struggle against the capitalists of every country, and only in union with the working women and men of the whole world, that we will achieve a new and brighter future-the socialist brotherhood of the workers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of global solidarity among workers in achieving a better future.
Alexandra Kollontai argues that in order to attain a more equitable and prosperous society, it is essential for workers across the globe to unite and engage in revolutionary struggle against capitalist systems. This solidarity among working people is seen as the key to achieving a brighter and more just future, with an emphasis on the collective power of labor against oppression.
Themes
RevolutionSolidarityWorkersCapitalismFutureSocialism
In practice
Example use cases
During a labor day speech to inspire workers to stand united against injustice.
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