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I had a national and international reputation. I had written the history and articles. So I brought to the Trotskyist mo
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"I had a national and international reputation. I had written the history and articles. So I brought to the Trotskyist movement some international reputation"

- C. L. R. James

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C. L. R. James was a Trinidadian Marxist theorist, writer, and activist. In this quote, he is referring to his own achievements prior to joining the Trotskyist movement. He had accomplished a national and worldwide credibility for his writing, including history and articles. This reputation was something he had the ability to bring to the Trotskyist movement, which was a political motion that sought to continue the ideas of Leon Trotsky. By signing up with the motion, James had the ability to use his credibility to assist spread the concepts of Trotskyism and to help the movement gain more acknowledgment. His contributions to the movement were important, and his reputation was a significant possession.

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Trinidad and Tobago Flag This quote is written / told by C. L. R. James between January 4, 1901 and May 19, 1989. He/she was a famous Journalist from Trinidad and Tobago. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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