"In general, if signs of sectarianism do appear in a Socialist Party, these are only the products of the absence of a broad Labour movement in the country"
- Karl Radek
About this Quote
Karl Radek's quote suggests that sectarianism within a Socialist Party is a result of an absence of a wider Labour motion in the country. He implies that if a country has a strong Labour movement, then the Socialist Party will be less likely to be divided by sectarianism. This is since the Labour movement offers a platform for workers to come together and unify in their battle for much better working conditions and salaries. Without this platform, employees may be more likely to form factions based upon their own interests, leading to sectarianism. Radek's quote highlights the significance of a strong Labour movement in avoiding the development of sectarianism within a Socialist Party.
This quote is written / told by Karl Radek between October 31, 1885 and May 19, 1939. He/she was a famous Politician from Ukraine.
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