As long as human labor power, and, consequently, life itself, remain articles of sale and purchase, of exploitation and robbery, the principle of the โsacredness of human lifeโ remains a shameful lie, uttered with the object of keeping the oppressed slaves in their chains.
Leon TrotskyAbusive language and swearing are a legacy of slavery, humiliation, and disrespect for human dignity, oneโs own and that of other people.
Leon TrotskyIf we had more time for discussion we should probably have made a great many more mistakes.
Leon TrotskyThe struggle against war and its social source, capitalism, presupposes direct, active, unequivocal support to the oppressed colonial peoples in their struggles and wars against imperialism. A 'neutral' position is tantamount to support of imperialism.
Leon Trotsky