For instance, our country wanted to effect a revolution, and did effect it, and now we are building a new classless society.
Joseph StalinNobody respects a country with a poor army, but everybody respects a country with a good army. I raise my toast to the Finnish army
Joseph StalinEach country, if it so desires, will make its own revolution. And if no such desire exists, no revolution will occur.
Joseph StalinThe art of leadership is a serious matter. One must not lag behind a movement, because to do so is to become isolated from the masses. But one must not rush ahead, for to rush ahead is to lose contact with the masses. He who wished to lead a movement must conduct a fight on two fronts--against those who lag behind and those who rush ahead.
Joseph Stalin