Antonio Gramsci
1891 - 1937
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Biography
Antonio Gramsci was an Italian Marxist theorist, politician, and writer. He is best known for his theory of cultural hegemony which examines how the ruling class maintains its power over society through cultural institutions and ideologies. Gramsci was a founding member and leader of the Italian Communist Party and was imprisoned by the Fascist regime for his political activities. During his imprisonment, he wrote his famous Prison Notebooks, a collection of writings on philosophy, politics, and sociology.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned.
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I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.
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History teaches, but it has no pupils.
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I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.
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I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.