Our idea is that a state is strong when the people are politically conscious. It is strong when the people know everything, can form an opinion of everything, and do everything consciously.

But democracy is by no means a limit one may not overstep; it is only one of the stages in the course of development from feudalism to capitalism, and from capitalism to Communism.

Face the truth squarely. In politics that is always the best and the only correct attitude.

The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death.

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

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

Authority poisons everybody who takes authority on himself.