We believe the currently one cannot speak of a revolutionary situation, just as there is no concrete possibilities of an immediate and comprehensive assumption of power by the people. Joe Slovo assumptioncomprehensiveconcrete Change image and share on social
Socialism is undoubtedly in the throes of a crisis greater than at any time since 1917. The last half of 1989 saw the dramatic collapse of most of the communist party governments of Eastern Europe. Joe Slovo collapsecommunistcrisis Change image and share on social
You can't go to a negotiating table pointing a gun, but you've got to keep it over your shoulder. Joe Slovo gunhavenegotiate Change image and share on social
Some may seek revenge, but this is not our policy. Joe Slovo policyrevengeseek Change image and share on social
Therefore, our fight must primarily be a political mass struggle with revolutionary goals. Joe Slovo fightgoalmas Change image and share on social
Reality shows that, contrary to other countries in southern Africa, we have no basis for a classical guerilla struggle. We have never had a hinterland, and we do not expect to. Joe Slovo africabasisclassical Change image and share on social
But as you say, the fundamental stumbling block is the question of the future of the economy. And it's not just the sort of economic laboratory question, of what kind of system would best generate growth, which is the way it's presented. Joe Slovo blockeconomiceconomy share on social
There are only two sorts of people in life you can trust - good Christians and good Communists. Joe Slovo christiancommunistgood Change image and share on social
I think it is tragic that a situation should arise where civilians on any side are killed. But it is almost a cliche to say that it is virtually unavoidable and this isn't unique to us alone. Joe Slovo ariseciviliancliche Change image and share on social
The ANC, we believe, stands at the head of the whole liberation front, the whole Mass Democratic Movement. Joe Slovo ancdemocraticfront Change image and share on social
