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Carlo Cafiero

Carlo Cafiero, Pioneering Anarcho-Communist

Born on 1 September 1846, Carlo Cafiero was a versatile Italian anarchist and a fervently invested advocate for international socialism. His vibrant life, marked by both remarkable triumphs and hardships, ultimately led to an untimely demise on 17 July 1892. To his credit, Cafiero played a pivotal role in the inception and evolution of anarcho-communism in Italy during the 19th century. His dedication to the establishment of an egalitarian world free from the grip of capitalism reflects in his contributions to this educationally-evocative political ideology.

Exceptionally renowned for his literary prowess, Cafiero co-authored a book, 'Anarchy and Communism', hoping to touch upon the nuances of structural and economic changes needed in society. His stance envisaged an anarchist society that rose above the realms of capitalism and prioritized humanistic values and egalitarian principles. The profound impact of his writings and ideologies played an instrumental role in moulding and steering the anarchist movement throughout Europe and beyond, profoundly influencing the construction of anarcho-communism in particular.


Date of Birth: 1 September 1846

Date of Death: 17 July 1892

Country of Birth: Italy

Political Ideas: Anarchism, International Socialism

Quotes Available: 6



Quotes by Carlo Cafiero

Anarchy, today, is attack; it is war against every authority, every power, every state. In the future society, anarchy will be defence, the prevention of the re-establishment of any authority, any power, any state.
We have said and we shall not stop repeating it: no intermediaries, no agents and obedient servants who always end by becoming the real masters!
We must be communists because we are anarchists, because anarchy and communism are the two essential terms of the revolution.
Power makes you drunk, and the best, when invested with authority, become the worst.
Comrades, let us hurry on the revolution as quickly as we can, since, as you see, our enemies are letting us die like this - in prison or in exile, or crazed with sorrow.
We have no need to get involved with the games of our oppressors, unless we wish to take part in their oppression.


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