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Vladimir Lenin

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Details about Vladimir Lenin's life are scarce, but their observations have traveled far and wide. Their thinking spans from Freedom to Politics, revealing a mind that refused to stay in one lane. Browse 19 quotes by Vladimir Lenin that cover ground from Freedom, Politics, History, Government, and Truth. Consider this gem from Vladimir Lenin: "The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death."

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

— Vladimir Lenin

Freedom

All Quotes by Vladimir Lenin

“Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.”

— Vladimir Lenin

Freedom

“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

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

— 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

Death

“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

“Communism is Soviet power plus the electrification of the whole country.”

— Vladimir Lenin

Power

“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

“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

“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

“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

Freedom

“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.”

— Vladimir Lenin

Truth

“No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses.”

— Vladimir Lenin

Freedom

“The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency.”

— Vladimir Lenin

Best

“To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities that is not to be taken seriously in politics.”

— Vladimir Lenin

Politics

“Sometimes - history needs a push.”

— Vladimir Lenin

History