“Every union, every association of persons pursuing identical aims and aspirations, likewise furnishes numerous examples of such higher aims, which pursue not material but only moral rewards. The emulators are moved by the ambition to distinguish themselves, by the desire to serve the common cause. This type of ambition is a virtue, its pursuit promotes the general benefit, while also bringing the individual satisfaction. Ambition is harmful only if it is pursued to the detriment of the community or at the expense of others.”
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On the Political Position of Social-Democracy
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Wilhelm Liebknecht
Wilhelm Liebknecht was a prominent German socialist and revolutionary, born on March 29, 1826, and died on August 7, 1900. He was a key figure in the socialist movement in Germany and played a significant role in the founding of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). Liebknecht was a passionate advocate for workers' rights and social equality, and his ideas had a profound impact on the political landscape of Germany. more
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