The state is nothing but an instrument of opression of one class by another - no less so in a democratic republic than in a monarchy.
Friedrich EngelsDon't forget any affront done to you and to all our people, the time of revenge will come and must be put to good use.
Friedrich EngelsHow do you think the transition from the present situation to community of Property is to be effected? The first, fundamental condition for the introduction of community of property is the political liberation of the proletariat through a democratic constitution.
Friedrich Engels