Quote by Leon Trotsky
The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its mor

The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves. – Leon Trotsky

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There is a limit to the application of democratic methods. You can inquire of all the passengers as to what type of car they like to ride in, but it is impossible to question them as to whether to apply the brakes when the train is at full speed and accident threatens. – Leon Trotsky

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Life is not an easy matter… You cannot live through it without falling into frustration and cynicism unless you have before you a great idea which raises you above personal misery, above weakness, above all kinds of perfidy and baseness. – Leon Trotsky

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There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances. – Leon Trotsky

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When terrorists attacked the symbols of our national unity and strength, they failed to realize that they were just symbols of our strength. The real strength of our nation comes from our people – not our buildings. – Michael Enzi

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The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponents playing ability is comparable, does the game develop. – Vladimir Kramnik

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I give myself strength by staying away from any music. – Alannah Myles

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Terrorists have failed to trigger mass conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims in Europe. We should draw strength from that fact. – Gijs de Vries

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The wisest use of American strength is to advance freedom. – George W. Bush

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Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein. – Proverb

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