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 Time
Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners. -Vladimir Lenin Society
It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws. -Vladimir Lenin History
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 History
To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities; that is not to be taken seriously in politics. -Vladimir Lenin Politics
When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there will be no state. -Vladimir Lenin Freedom
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 Government
Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners. -Vladimir Lenin Freedom
The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death. -Vladimir Lenin Government
Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are millions, that is where serious politics begin. -Vladimir Lenin Politics
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
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 Time
The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death. -Vladimir Lenin Death
While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State. -Vladimir Lenin Freedom
