Karl Marx
Karl Marx (1818 - 1883) was a German Socialist, born at Trèves, of Jewish descent. He was at first a student of philosophy and a disciple of Hegel, but soon abandoned philosophy for social economy on a democratic basis and in a materialistic interest, early adopted socialistic opinions, for his zeal in which he was driven from Germany, France, and finally Belgium, to settle in London, where he spent the last 30 years of his life. He founded the "International", and wrote a work "Das Kapital," which has become the text-book of Socialism, a remarkable book, and one that has materially promoted the cause it advocates.Wisdom & Quotes
- Historical events occur twice - the first time as tragedy, the second as farce.
- From each according to his abilities, and to each according to his needs.
- Constant labour of one uniform kind destroys the intensity and flow of a man's animal spirits, which find recreation and delight in mere change of activity.
- The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
- Political power is merely the organized power of one class to oppress another.
- A specter is haunting Europe - the specter of Communism.
- The workers have nothing to lose in this but their chains. They have a world to gain. Workers of the World, unite!
- Religion is the sign of the oppressed creature, the sentiment of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people.
Cecil Frances Alexander