It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws. But when it comes it moves irresistibly.

— Vladimir Lenin

Logic is the science not of external forms of thought, but of the laws of development "of all material, natural and spiritual things", i.e., of the development of the entire concrete content of the world and of its cognition, i.e., the sum-total, the conclusion of the History of knowledge of the world.

— Vladimir Lenin

No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses.

— 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

Sometimes - history needs a push.

— Vladimir Lenin

The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency.

— Vladimir Lenin

The Capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them.

— Vladimir Lenin

The feminine section of the proletarian army is of particularly great significance... the success of a revolution depends on the extent to which women take part in it.

— 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

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