In Spite of Everything! (1919)
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The tide of events mount into the heavens – we are accustomed to being catapulted down from the peak into the depths. But our ship continues on its straight course proudly sailing to its goal. And whether we will still be alive when it is reached – our programme will live; it will rule the world of humanity redeemed. In spite of everything!
— Karl Liebknecht
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About Karl Liebknecht
Karl Paul August Friedrich Liebknecht (13 August 1871 – 15 January 1919) was a German socialist politician and co-founder of the Communist Party of Germany. He had been expelled from the Social Democratic Party for opposing World War I. He and Rosa Luxemburg were executed after leading the Spartacist rebellion of 1919.
About Karl Liebknecht
Karl Paul August Friedrich Liebknecht (13 August 1871 – 15 January 1919) was a German socialist politician and co-founder of the Communist Party of Germany. He had been expelled from the Social Democratic Party for opposing World War I. He and Rosa Luxemburg were executed after leading the Spartacist rebellion of 1919.
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