Political power does not rest with those who cast votes; political power rests with those who count votes.

The press must grow day in and day out - it is our Party's sharpest and most powerful weapon.

American Communists have the opportunity to preach freely their ideas. It would be absolutely wrong to hold the Soviet government responsible for activities of the American Communists.

Gratitude is a sickness suffered by dogs.

This war is not an ordinary war. It is the war of the entire Russian people. Not only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads, but to aid all people groaning under the yoke of Fascism

We built this [socialistic] society not for the curbing of personal liberty, but in order that human personalities should really feel free.

It takes a brave man to be a coward in the Red Army.