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

We can and must write in a language which sows among the masses hate, revulsion, and scorn toward those who disagree with us.

We do not have time to play at "oppositions" at "conferences." We will keep our political opponents... whether open or disguised as "nonparty," in prison.

Bah, tombstones are only good for pigeons to sit on

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

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

Comrades! The kulak uprising in your five districts must be crushed without pity. You must make example of these people. (1) Hang (I mean hang publicly, so that people see it) at least 100 kulaks, rich bastards, and known bloodsuckers. (2) Publish their names. (3) Seize all their grain. (4) Single out the hostages per my instructions in yesterday's telegram. Do all this so that for miles around people see it all, understand it, tremble, and tell themselves that we are killing the bloodthirsty kulaks and that we will continue to do so ...Find tougher people.