There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience.
Leader of Russian Revolution
There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience.
Leader of Russian Revolution
Attributed to Lenin, reflecting his pragmatic and amoral approach to power.
1917-1922
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"Truth is a bourgeois prejudice."
Shocking"We must be able to withstand everything, to agree to any sacrifice, and even — if need be — to resort to all sorts of strategems, manoeuvres, and illegal methods, to evasions and subterfuges, in order…"
Controversial"We want to achieve a new and better order of society: in this new and better society there must be neither rich nor poor; all will have to work. Not a handful of rich people, but all working people mu…"
Shocking"The opportunists are those who sacrifice the fundamental interests of the masses to the temporary interests of an insignificant minority."
Humorous"The soundest strategy in war is to postpone operations until the morale of the enemy declines."
Controversial