Quote by Karl Marx

A specter is haunting Europe -- the specter of communism.

A specter is haunting Europe -- the specter of communism.

Summary

This famous quote is the opening line of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' "Communist Manifesto," published in 1848. It succinctly captures their belief that communism was a force to be reckoned with, spreading fear and concern among the ruling classes of Europe. The word "specter" implies an unsettling presence, highlighting the revolutionary nature of communism and its potential to challenge existing social and economic systems. Marx and Engels sought to rally the proletariat, arguing that communism was an inevitable transformation that would lead to a more egalitarian society.

Topics

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Violent, irrational, intolerant, allied to racism and tribal

Violent, irrational, intolerant, allied to racism and tribalism and bigotry, invested in ignorance and hostile to free inquiry, contemptuous of women and coercive toward children: organized religion ought to have a great deal on its conscience.

Christopher Hitchens

Religion Women Conscience

How can any man be weak who dares to be at all?

How can any man be weak who dares to be at all?

Henry David Thoreau

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

Life Change Inspirational Optimism

You can always get the truth from an American statesman afte

You can always get the truth from an American statesman after he has turned seventy, or given up all hope of the Presidency.

Wendell Phillips

To judge from the notions expounded by theologians, one must

To judge from the notions expounded by theologians, one must conclude that God created most men simply with a view to crowding hell.

Marquis de Sade

When a man has been consistently battering his wife, he shou

When a man has been consistently battering his wife, he shouldn't expect a bouquet of roses from her the morning after he promises to stop.

A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history y

A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'

William F. Buckley, Jr.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he th

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like unto him. Ecclesiasticus 13:1

It speaks volumes for a person that when placed in quite dif

It speaks volumes for a person that when placed in quite different situations, they display the same spirit of moderation.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies; seldom sa

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies; seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.

Charles Caleb Colton

It always feels nice to be associated with a team you share

It always feels nice to be associated with a team you share a great bond with.

Non, ce n'Ã©tait pas moi qui comptais, ni le monde, mais seu

Non, ce n'Ã©tait pas moi qui comptais, ni le monde, mais seulement l'accord et le silence qui de lui ? moi faisait naÃ®tre l'amour.