The state does not function as we desired. A man is at the wheel and seems to lead it, but the car does not drive in the desired direction. It moves as another force wishes.

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities; that is not to be taken seriously in politics.

The political form of a society wherein the proletariat is victorious in overthrowing the bourgeoisie will be a democratic republic.

The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness.

The aim of socialism is not only to abolish the present division of mankind into smaller states and all-national isolation, not only to bring the nations closer to each other, but also to merge them.

Truth is the most precious thing. That's why we should ration it.

One fool can ask more questions in a minute than 12 wise men can answer in an hour.