The more a ruling class is able to assimilate the most prominent men of a ruled class, the more solid and dangerous its rule.
Karl MarxEven an entire society, a nation, or all simultaneously existing societies taken together, are not owners of the earth. They are simply its possessors, its beneficiaries, and have to bequeath it in an improved state to succeeding generations.
Karl MarxUnder no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary.
Karl Marx