It has been demonstrated that no system, not even the most inhuman, can continue to exist without an ideology. Joe Slovo continuedemonstrateexist Change image and share on social
On the other hand, one factor helps us that no other liberation struggle in this region could count on - our liberation front is characterized by relatively highly developed class forces, tested in political struggles. Joe Slovo characterizeclasscount 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
As a result, ways out of the crisis are being intensively searched for at all levels - ways, which, however, aim at maintaining the whites' control over the country. Joe Slovo aimcontrolcountry Change image and share on social
The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is experiencing either consistent and regular guerilla activity or is faced with advanced preparation for its commencement. Joe Slovo activityadvanceafrica 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
However, the combination of civil resistance, of large-scale mass activities and strikes, with a certain degree of revolutionary violence, could provoke a crisis in the enemy's camp that would ultimately lead to essential changes. Joe Slovo activitycampcivil share on social
Eventually, it is found out but it takes time especially in the conditions when communication is difficult, when the enemy is making it extremely awkward for information to come out, to go. Joe Slovo awkwardcommunicationcondition 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
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