You can become a Communist only when you enrich your mind with a knowledge of all the treasures created by mankind.

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.

Communism is Soviet power plus the electrification of the whole country.

Revolution can never be forecast; it cannot be foretold; it comes of itself. Revolution is brewing and is bound to flare up.

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

The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation.

You must act with all energy. Mass searches. Execution for concealing arms.