Freedom of speech and the press must be complete. But then freedom of association must be complete too.

Man’s consciousness not only reflects the objective world, but creates it.

Recovery proceeding excellently. Am sure that the crushing of the Kazan Czechs and whiteguards, as well as of the kulak extortioners supporting them, will be exemplarily ruthless.

Everyone is free to write and say whatever he likes, without any restrictions.

Don't be afraid to admit defeat. Learn from defeat. Do over again more thoroughly, more carefully, and more systematically what you have done badly.

Only by abolishing private property in land and building cheap and hygienic dwellings can the housing problem be solved.

It is necessary to be able to withstand all this, to agree to any and every sacrifice, and even - if need be - to resort to all sorts of stratagems, manoeuvres and illegal methods, to evasion and subterfuges in order to penetrate the trade unions, to remain in them, and to carry on Communist work in them at all costs.