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01Undated

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 / quote

02Undated

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

Vladimir Lenin / quote

03Undated

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

Vladimir Lenin / quote

04Undated

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 / quote

05Undated

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

Vladimir Lenin / quote

06Undated

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

Vladimir Lenin / quote