The capitalist class rules but does not govern: it contents itself with ruling the government. Karl Kautsky More Quotes by Karl Kautsky More Quotes From Karl Kautsky Socialism without democracy is unthinkable. Karl Kautsky unthinkable socialism democracy The war brought things to a head, exposing the utter falsity and rottenness of Kautskyism from its very first day. Karl Kautsky falsity war firsts