If it were necessary to give the briefest possible definition of imperialism, we should have to say that imperialism is the monopoly stage of capitalism.

Bah, tombstones are only good for pigeons to sit on

Unity must be won, and only the workers, the class-conscious workers themselves can win it - by stubborn and persistent effort.

Capitalists are no more capable of self-sacrifice than a man is capable of lifting himself up by his own bootstraps.

But suppose, for the sake of argument, free competition, without any sort of monopoly, would develop capitalism trade more rapidly. Is it not a fact that the more rapidly trade and capitalism develop, the greater is the concentration of production and capital which gives rise to monopoly?

The leaders of the petty bourgeoisie must teach the people to trust the bourgeoisie. The proletarians must teach the people to distrust the bourgeoisie.

You must have your heart on fire and your brain on ice.