Truth is the most precious thing. That's why we should ration it.

A revolution is impossible without a revolutionary situation; furthermore, not every revolutionary situation leads to revolution.

All extremes are bad. All that is good and useful, if carried to extremes, may become-and beyond a certain limit is bound to become-bad and injurious.

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

Crime is a product of social excess.

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.

The leaders of the petty bourgeoisie must teach the people to trust the bourgeoisie. The proletarians must teach the people to distrust the bourgeoisie.