Quote by Lenin (Vladimir Ulyanov)

Whenever the cause of the people is entrusted to professors, it is lost.

Whenever the cause of the people is entrusted to professors,

Summary

This quote suggests that when the responsibility of advocating for the rights and interests of the general public is given to intellectuals or scholarly individuals, the cause inevitably fails. This could imply that relying solely on academic knowledge or theory does not effectively address the practical concerns and needs of the people. It highlights the importance of having a diverse range of individuals representing and leading social and political movements, with a focus on grassroots perspectives and active involvement from the broader population.

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By Lenin (Vladimir Ulyanov)

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