There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel.

Quote by Vladimir Lenin

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The goal of socialism is communism.

The goal of socialism is communism.

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities; that is not to be...

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities; that is not to be...

One man with a gun can control 100 without one.

One man with a gun can control 100 without one.

The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort...

The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort...

Any cook should be able to run the country.

Any cook should be able to run the country.

Fascism is capitalism in decay.

Fascism is capitalism in decay.

The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To...

The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To...

A lie told often enough becomes the truth.

A lie told often enough becomes the truth.

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...

If Socialism can only be realized when the intellectual development of all the people permits...

If Socialism can only be realized when the intellectual development of all the people permits...

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...

Without revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement.

Without revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement.

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...

Sometimes - history needs a push.

Sometimes - history needs a push.

Under socialism all will govern in turn and will soon become accustomed to no one...

Under socialism all will govern in turn and will soon become accustomed to no one...

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

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

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...

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

Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which...

Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which...

With the exception of capitalism, there is nothing so revolting as revolution

With the exception of capitalism, there is nothing so revolting as revolution