'I recognize now how much I remained a Marxist.' (1997)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fischer admits he still identifies with his past political roots.
- In plain terms
- Fischer says he is still a Marxist.
- What can you take from it?
- Past ideologies often shape current identities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does past define future?
- How do you measure change?
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