Let us not forget that revolutions are accomplished through people, although they be nameless. Materialism does not ignore the feeling, thinking, and acting man, but explains him.

He who slanders the victim aids the executioner.

The people will have the right to elect their representatives from a list of candidates [who have been approved by the Party].

Old age is the most unexpected of all things that happen to a man.

Revolutionary realism tries to draw the maximum advantage from every situation - that is what makes it revolutionary - but at the same time it does not permit us to set ourselves fantastic aims - that is what makes it realistic.

Without a correct strategy the victory is impossible. But even the most correct strategy cannot give the victory under unfavorable objective conditions.

One of the most surprising things in life is the sudden realization that one has become old