The only real power comes out of a long rifle.

I fail to see what dangers surrounding states can see in the ideas of the Soviet people if these states are really firmly seated in their saddles.

We secured peace for our country for one and a half years, as well as an opportunity of preparing our forces for defense if fascist Germany risked attacking our country in defiance of the pact. This was a definite gain to our country and a loss for fascist Germany.

A certain inequality in regard to property still exists in a socialist society. But in a socialist society there is no unemployment, no exploitation, no oppression of nationalities.

No revolution can be made with silk gloves.

Gratitude is a sickness suffered by dogs.

Education is a weapon the effect of which is determined by the hands which wield it, by who is to be struck down.