While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.
Our program necessarily includes the propaganda of atheism.
Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no way out, and are incapable of struggle. The modern industrial proletariat does not belong to the category of such classes.
Every cook has to learn how to govern the state.
Any cook should be able to run the country.
Sometimes - history needs a push.
It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws.
The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death.
A revolution is impossible without a revolutionary situation; furthermore, not every revolutionary situation leads to revolution.
Crime is a product of social excess.
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.
If Socialism can only be realized when the intellectual development of all the people permits it, then we shall not see Socialism for at least five hundred years.
Under socialism all will govern in turn and will soon become accustomed to no one governing.
No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses.
Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are millions, that is where serious politics begin.
To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities; that is not to be taken seriously in politics.
Without a revolutionary theory there cannot be a revolutionary movement.
The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness.
Can a nation be free if it oppresses other nations? It cannot.
