All the marvels of science and the gains of culture belong to the nation as a whole, and never again will man’s brain and human genius be used for op… - Vladimir Lenin

We can't expect to get anywhere unless we resort to terrorism: speculators must be shot on the spot. Moreover, bandits must be dealt with just as resolutely: they must be shot on the spot.

While the State exists, there can be no freedom. When there is freedom there will be no State.

Retreat is a difficult matter, especially for revolutionaries who are accustomed to advance; especially when they have been accustomed to advance with enormous success for several years; especially if they are surrounded by revolutionaries in other countries who are longing for the time when they can launch an offensive.