Quotes by Vladimir Lenin

About Vladimir Lenin:

Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov was a Russian communist revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He served as head of government of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1917, and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death. Under his administration, the Russian Empire was dissolved and replaced by the Soviet Union, a one-party socialist state; all land, natural resources, and industry were confiscated and nationalized. Ideologically a Marxist, his political theories are known as Leninism.
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The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency.

Vladimir Lenin

When one makes a Revolution, one cannot mark time; one must always go forward - or go back. He who now talks about the 'freedom of the press' goes backward, and halts our headlong course towards Socialism.

Vladimir Lenin

Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.

Vladimir Lenin

No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses.

Vladimir Lenin

While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State.

Vladimir Lenin

When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there will be no state.

Vladimir Lenin

The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them in parliament.

Vladimir Lenin

Sometimes - history needs a push.

Vladimir Lenin

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

Vladimir Lenin

It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws.

Vladimir Lenin

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

Vladimir Lenin

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

Vladimir Lenin

A lie told often enough becomes the truth.

Vladimir Lenin

There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel.

Vladimir Lenin

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

Vladimir Lenin

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

Vladimir Lenin

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

Vladimir Lenin

It is true that liberty is precious; so precious that it must be carefully rationed.

Vladimir Lenin

One man with a gun can control 100 without one.

Vladimir Lenin

The most important thing when ill is to never lose heart.

Vladimir Lenin

Author Bio

  • NameVladimir Lenin
  • DescriptionRussian politician, led the October Revolution
  • AliasesLenin; Vladimir Ilyich Lenin; Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov
  • BornApril 10, 1870
  • DiedJanuary 21, 1924
  • CountryRussian Empire; Soviet Union; Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
  • ProfessionPolitician; Writer; Economist; Lawyer; Revolutionary; Journalist; Philosopher; Political Theorist