Everything must justify its existence before the judgment seat of Reason, or give up existence.
Meaning of the quote
According to the German philosopher Friedrich Engels, everything in the world must prove that it deserves to exist. If it cannot convince reason that it is important and useful, then it should not continue to exist. In other words, everything must show that it has a good purpose and value, or it will be removed or eliminated.
About Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, political theorist, historian, journalist, and revolutionary socialist. He was also a businessman and Karl Marx’s closest friend and collaborator, serving as a leading authority on Marxism. Engels wrote extensively on materialism, idealism, and dialectics, which formed the philosophical foundation of Marxism.
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