If it were necessary to give the briefest possible definition of imperialism, we should have to say that imperialism is the monopoly stage of capitalism.

Quote by Vladimir Lenin

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One man with a gun can control 100 without one.

One man with a gun can control 100 without one.

Sometimes - history needs a push.

Sometimes - history needs a push.

Without revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement.

Without revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement.

While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will...

While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will...

Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek...

Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek...

When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there...

When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there...

The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation...

The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation...

The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency

The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency

The goal of socialism is communism.

The goal of socialism is communism.

Can a nation be free if it oppresses other nations? It cannot.

Can a nation be free if it oppresses other nations? It cannot.

When one makes a Revolution, one cannot mark time; one must always go forward -...

When one makes a Revolution, one cannot mark time; one must always go forward -...

Crime is a product of social excess

Crime is a product of social excess

Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are...

Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are...

Capitalists are no more capable of self-sacrifice than a man is capable of lifting himself...

Capitalists are no more capable of self-sacrifice than a man is capable of lifting himself...

It is true that liberty is precious; so precious that it must be carefully rationed.

It is true that liberty is precious; so precious that it must be carefully rationed.

Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no...

Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no...

No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses.

No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses.

It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by...

It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by...

Our program necessarily includes the propaganda of atheism.

Our program necessarily includes the propaganda of atheism.

A revolution is impossible without a revolutionary situation; furthermore, not every revolutionary situation leads to...

A revolution is impossible without a revolutionary situation; furthermore, not every revolutionary situation leads to...