Kurt Eisner quotes

Kurt Eisner was a German politician and journalist who played a pivotal role in the Bavarian Revolution of 1918. As the leader of the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany, he declared the Republic of Bavaria and became its first prime minister. Eisner's socialist ideals and passion for democracy inspired many to join the revolution, but his tenure was short-lived as he was assassinated in 1919. Despite his untimely death, Eisner's legacy lives on as a champion of social justice and political reform. Learn more about Kurt Eisner and his impact on German history.

Truth is the greatest of all national possessions. A state, a people, a system which suppresses the truth or fears to publish it, deserves to collapse.

- Kurt Eisner