"Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners."
-Vladimir Lenin
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"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.“
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"No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses."
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"The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency."
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"It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws."
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"The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death."
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