August Bebel Professions : German Politician Born : February 22, 1840 Died : August 13, 1913 Browse All Authors Top 8 quotes by August Bebel Anti-Semitism is the socialism of fools. August Bebel socialism fool anti-semitism Christianity is the enemy of liberty and civilization. It has kept mankind in slavery and oppression. The Church and the State have always fraternally united to exploit the people. August Bebel civilization people enemy If your opponent praises you: beware! But if he gets stuck into you, you are usually on the right way. August Bebel opponents praise way When socialism comes into power, the Roman Church will advocate socialism with the same vigor [with which] it is now favoring feudalism and slavery. August Bebel vigor slavery church We aim in the domain of politics at republicanism; in the domain of economics at socialism; in the domain of what is today called religion, at atheism. August Bebel socialism atheism today In time of war, the loudest patriots are the greatest profiteers. August Bebel patriot war Christianity is the enemy of liberty and civilization. August Bebel liberty civilization enemy The nature of business is swindling. August Bebel swindling business Similar Authors Andre Brie german-politician Heinrich August Winkler german-politician Claudia Roth german-politician Gustav Stresemann german-politician Gustav Radbruch german-politician Gunther Oettinger german-politician All Authors