Ralph Chaplin Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ralph Chaplin.

Ralph Chaplin (1887-1961) was an American writer, artist, and labor activist. He is best known for his contributions to the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) labor union, where he served as an organizer and editor. Chaplin authored the famous labor anthem "Solidarity Forever" and created numerous political cartoons. His works played a significant role in promoting labor rights and workers' struggles during the early 20th century. Despite facing persecution and imprisonment for his activism, Chaplin's legacy continues to inspire social justice movements worldwide.

Mourn not the dead that in the cool earth lie, but rather mo

Mourn not the dead that in the cool earth lie, but rather mourn the apathetic, throng the coward and the meek who see the world's great anguish and its wrong, and dare not speak.

Ralph Chaplin

Apathy

It seems the most logical thing in the world to believe that

It seems the most logical thing in the world to believe that the natural resources of the Earth, upon which the race depends for food, clothing and shelter, should be owned collectively by the race instead of being the private property of a few social parasites.

Ralph Chaplin

Food

The working class owes all honor and respect to the first me

The working class owes all honor and respect to the first men who planted the standard of labor solidarity on the hostile frontier of unorganized industry.

Ralph Chaplin

Respect