Federica Montseny

In order to fully realise our aspirations, we must create in the masses of the people the sense of sacrifice and responsibility that has been the characteristic of the anarchist movement throughout its historic development in Spain.

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These are some quotes by Spanish author Federica Montseny Activist, who lived between February 12, 1905 and January 14, 1994.

Quotes by Federica Montseny

The struggle is so great that the triumph over fascism alone is worth the sacrifice of our lives.

Federica Montseny

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We have confirmed something we only knew in theory, namely that revolution, in which uncontrolled and uncontrollable forces operate imperiously, is blind and destructive, grandiose and cruel.

Federica Montseny

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We tried many times before to speed on the social revolution in Spain; attempted to stir up the feelings of the people and to raise the banner of Libertarian Communism.

Federica Montseny

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