How did Che Guevara describe the ideal socialist citizen?

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Che Guevara envisioned the ideal socialist citizen as an individual who prioritizes the collective good of society over the pursuit of personal profit.12

He sought to embody this philosophy through his own actions, often working long hours and participating in volunteer labor programs, such as working in sugarcane fields during his time off. Guevara further explored these ideals in his writings, most notably in his 1965 essay "El socialismo y el hombre en Cuba" ("Man and Socialism in Cuba"), where he examined the development of a new communist consciousness within the context of the Cuban Revolution.1