Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by August Bebel

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Last updated on November 20, 2024.

Ferdinand August Bebel was a German socialist politician, writer, and orator. He is best remembered as one of the founders of the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany (SDAP) in 1869, which in 1875 merged with the General German Workers' Association into the Socialist Workers' Party of Germany (SAPD). During the repression under the terms of the Anti-Socialist Laws, Bebel became the leading figure of the social democratic movement in Germany and from 1892 until his death served as chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

German - Politician | February 22, 1840 - August 13, 1913

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Christianity is the enemy of liberty and civilization.

August Bebel

We aim in the domain of politics at republicanism; in the domain of economics at socialism; in the domain of what is today called religion, at atheism.

August Bebel

The nature of business is swindling.

August Bebel

Christianity is the enemy of liberty and civilization. It has kept mankind in slavery and oppression. The Church and the State have always fraternally united to exploit the people.

August Bebel

Anti-Semitism is the socialism of fools.

August Bebel

If your opponent praises you: beware! But if he gets stuck into you, you are usually on the right way.

August Bebel

In time of war, the loudest patriots are the greatest profiteers.

August Bebel

When socialism comes into power, the Roman Church will advocate socialism with the same vigor [with which] it is now favoring feudalism and slavery.

August Bebel