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I was a Labour Party man but I found myself to the left of the Labour party in Nelson, militant as that was.
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"I was a Labour Party man but I found myself to the left of the Labour party in Nelson, militant as that was. I came to London and in a few months I was a Trotskyist"

- C. L. R. James

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C. L. R. James was a Labour Party guy, however he found himself to the left of the Labour Party in Nelson, which was a very militant group. He then transferred to London and within a few months he had become a Trotskyist. This suggests that he was dissatisfied with the Labour Party's policies and wanted to be part of a more radical movement. It likewise suggests that he was open to originalities and was willing to change his political views in order to align himself with a group that he felt more closely represented his beliefs. This quote highlights the value of being open to new ideas and being willing to challenge the status quo in order to make a positive modification.

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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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