Oh, yes, gentlemen! You are free not only to invite us, but to go yourselves wherever you will, even into the marsh. In fact, we think that the marsh is your proper place, and we are prepared to render you every assistance to get there. Only let go of our hands, don't clutch at us and don't besmirch the grand word freedom, for we too are 'free' to go where we please, free to fight not only against the marsh, but also against those who are turning towards the marsh!
— Vladimir Lenin Modern

Leader of Russian Revolution

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From 'What Is to Be Done?', a sarcastic dismissal of political opponents

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1902

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Humorous

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https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1902/witbd/x.htm

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