When one makes a Revolution, one cannot mark time one must always go forward – or go back. He who now talks about the freedom of the press goes backward, and halts our headlong course towards Socialism. – Vladimir Lenin
A lie told often enough becomes the truth. – Vladimir Lenin
Communism is Soviet power plus the electrification of the whole country. – Vladimir Lenin
To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities that is not to be taken seriously in politics. – Vladimir Lenin
There are no morals in politics there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel. – Vladimir Lenin
Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are millions, that is where serious politics begin. – Vladimir Lenin
Sometimes – history needs a push. – Vladimir Lenin
The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness. – Vladimir Lenin
It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws. – Vladimir Lenin
The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them in parliament. – Vladimir Lenin
When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there will be no state. – Vladimir Lenin
No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses. – Vladimir Lenin
While the State exists there can be no freedom when there is freedom there will be no State. – Vladimir Lenin
Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners. – Vladimir Lenin
The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death. – Vladimir Lenin
The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency. – Vladimir Lenin
