Daniel De Leon Quotes
A collection of quotes by Daniel De Leon.
Daniel De Leon was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries known for his contributions to the labor movement and socialist thought. Born on December 14, 1852, in Curaçao, then a Dutch island colony, De Leon later immigrated to the United States.
De Leon became a prominent figure in the Socialist Labor Party of America (SLP), which he joined in the 1890s. He was a charismatic and intellectual leader who shaped the party's ideology and strategy. De Leon advocated for the use of industrial unions to facilitate the transition from capitalism to socialism. He believed that political change alone would not be enough to dismantle class oppression and argued that workers should focus on establishing economic control over industry.
De Leon's influence extended beyond his work with the SLP; he was also an active writer, editor, and public speaker. He co-founded and edited the socialist newspaper "The People" and wrote extensively on topics such as economics, labor rights, and political theory.
Daniel De Leon passed away on May 11, 1914, but his ideas and contributions continue to be studied and debated by scholars, activists, and those interested in the history of the American labor movement.
