Send a Quote Enter a brief message. SendOk2 “Fascism recognises the real needs which gave rise to socialism and trade-unionism, giving them due weight in the guild or corporative system in which diverent interests are coordinated and harmonised in the unity of the State.” ~ Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian dictator during WW2, founder of Italian Fascism, 'Il Duce'Source: Benito Mussolini, 1935, The Doctrine of Fascism, Firenze: Vallecchi Editore, (p.15)