Buenaventura Durruti Quotes
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We make war and revolution at the same time. Militiamen are fighting for the conquest of the land, the factories, bread, and culture … the pickaxe and the shovel are as important as the rifle. Comrades, we will win the war!
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It is we the workers who built these palaces and cities here in Spain and in America and everywhere. We, the workers, can build others to take their place. And better ones! We are not in the least afraid of ruins.
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The only church that illuminates is a burning church.
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We are going to inherit the earth; there is not the slightest doubt about that.
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We carry a new world here, in our hearts. That world is growing this minute.
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We are ready to end fascism once and for all, even in spite of the Republican government.
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The bourgeoisie might blast and ruin its own world before it leaves the stage of history.
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No government fights fascism to destroy it. When the bourgeoisie sees that power is slipping out of its hands, it brings up fascism to hold onto their privileges.
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You don't fight a war with words, but with fortifications. The pickaxe and the shovel are as important at the rifle. I can't say it often enough.
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There are only two roads, victory for the working class, freedom, or victory for the fascists which means tyranny. Both combatants know what's in store for the loser.