There is nothing that helps the Socialist Party so much as receiving an occasional deathblow. The oftener it is killed the more active, the more energetic, the more powerful it becomes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Opposition and attacks strengthen the Socialist Party rather than destroy it.
- In plain terms
- Being attacked makes the party stronger and more active.
- What can you take from it?
- Resistance can energize and strengthen a movement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does opposition strengthen or weaken you?
- How do movements survive attacks?
Another view
Constant attacks can also drain resources and morale over time.
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