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Democracy would be wholly valueless to the proletariat if it were not…

Quote byFriedrich Engels · 1820–1895

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: ' (1847).

English (original)

Democracy would be wholly valueless to the proletariat if it were not immediately used as a means for putting through measures directed against private property and ensuring the livelihood of the proletariat.

— Friedrich Engels

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