Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are millions, that is where serious politics begin.

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

It would be the greatest mistake, certainly, to think that concessions mean peace. Nothing of the kind. Concessions are nothing but a new form of war.

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.

We must pursue the removal of church property by any means necessary in order to secure for ourselves a fund of several hundred million gold rubles.

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

Those who are opposed to armed uprising ... must be ruthlessly kicked out as enemies, traitors and cowards.