James Connolly Quotes

The worker is the slave of capitalist society, the female worker is the slave of that slave. – James Connolly

Until the movement stands radicalized and able to impose its will upon society, the fate of the working class will remain unfulfilled. – James Connolly

The ideas of the ruling class are in every epoch the ruling ideas. – James Connolly

To conquer and rule a nation, you must first disarm its citizens. – James Connolly

Our demands are simple: democratic control of all industry, so the workers become the masters of their own destiny. – James Connolly

We are not here to beg for reform, but to demand a revolution. – James Connolly

The cause of labour is the cause of Ireland, the cause of Ireland is the cause of labour. – James Connolly

The capitalist class would never willingly surrender their privileges; they must be removed by force if necessary. – James Connolly

The interests of the working class must take priority over the profits of the few. – James Connolly

The workers have nothing to lose but their chains, and a world to win. – James Connolly

A free country without an educated and cultured people is but a fruitless tree. – James Connolly

The greatest sin of capitalism is not the exploitation of labour, but the distortion of human nature. – James Connolly

The chains of economic servitude are just as oppressive as the chains of physical slavery. – James Connolly

Nationalism without socialism is nothing but a long road to disappointment. – James Connolly

The struggle for freedom is not confined to one race or one nation, but encompasses all oppressed peoples. – James Connolly

It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. – James Connolly

The flag of the working class is stained with the blood of its martyrs. – James Connolly

The working class has no country to call its own until it creates one. – James Connolly

The fight for workers’ rights is a fight for human rights. – James Connolly

It is not enough to protest against injustice; we must actively work to create a just society. – James Connolly

Our struggle is not against individuals, but against a system that profits from our suffering. – James Connolly

The path to equality is paved with solidarity, unity, and collective action. – James Connolly

Capitalism breeds inequality, while socialism breeds unity and cooperation. – James Connolly

The workers must seize the means of production and create a society that is driven by human needs, not profit. – James Connolly

The real enemy of the working class is not another worker, but the capitalist who exploits us all. – James Connolly

The spirit of revolution cannot be extinguished as long as the flame of hope burns in the hearts of the oppressed. – James Connolly

The ruling class will always attempt to divide the working class, but it is through solidarity that we will prevail. – James Connolly

The working class is a force to be reckoned with; our unity is our strength. – James Connolly

The struggle for freedom is not a sprint, but a marathon. We must continue to fight until our goals are achieved. – James Connolly

The true measure of a society’s progress is the wellbeing of its most vulnerable members. – James Connolly

Capitalism encourages individualism, while socialism promotes collective responsibility. – James Connolly

The fight for workers’ rights is a fight for a better future for all. – James Connolly

The ruling class will always attempt to divide us, but it is through solidarity that we find strength. – James Connolly

The working class is the backbone of society; without us, the ruling class would crumble. – James Connolly

Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains. – James Connolly

The pursuit of profit at the expense of human wellbeing is the greatest crime of capitalism. – James Connolly

The true power lies in the hands of the working class; we must learn to wield it. – James Connolly

The true freedom of the individual can only be achieved through the collective liberation of all. – James Connolly

The capitalist class may have the wealth, but we have the numbers. Our strength lies in our unity. – James Connolly

In a just society, the rights of the workers are protected and valued above all else. – James Connolly

The workers of the world have more in common with each other than they do with their respective ruling classes. – James Connolly

A society that values profit above all else is a society doomed to inequality and suffering. – James Connolly

The only true revolution is the revolution of the mind. – James Connolly

It is the duty of the working class to rise up and overthrow the oppressive capitalist system. – James Connolly

We must fight not only for ourselves, but for future generations who will inherit the world we leave behind. – James Connolly