Let's not talk about Communism. Communism was just an idea, just pie in the sky.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests Communism is just an unreal, lofty idea.
- In plain terms
- Communism is a pie‑in‑the‑sky notion.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat ideologies with skepticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When can an 'idea' become actionable?
Another view
Some view Communism as a serious movement.
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