Quote by Friedrich Engels

Just as Marx used to say about the French Marxists of the late seventies: All I know is that I am not a Marxist.

Just as Marx used to say about the French Marxists of the la

Summary

This quote is a humorous statement attributed to Karl Marx, highlighting his skepticism towards the interpretations and actions of the French Marxists in the late 1970s. It implies that even Marx himself found it difficult to identify as a strict follower of his own theories, indicating that he may have had reservations or disagreements with how others applied his ideas. The quote also suggests the complexity and constraints of aligning oneself completely with a specific ideology.

By Friedrich Engels

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