Vladimir Lenin

Revolutionary, Communist Leader Russian 1870 – 1924

Led the Russian Revolution and founded the Soviet Union.

397 quotes

"Life is a series of events to be exploited."
Life
"Patience is a revolutionary virtue."
Patience
"Without theory, practice is blind; without practice, theory is empty."
Wisdom
"The Soviet Union is a workers' state."
Politics
"We must transform the world through struggle."
Inspiration
"Literature must become party literature."
Literature
"Justice is the dictatorship of the proletariat."
Justice
"A man may die, nations may rise and waver, but an idea lives on."
Dreams
"The capitalist system creates its own gravediggers."
History
"Technology should serve humanity, not control it."
Technology
"Hard work and dedication are the keys to success."
Work
"The working class holds the key to liberation."
Freedom
"History repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce."
History
"We must never stop learning and improving ourselves."
Education
"The people are the ultimate source of power."
Strength
"Peace is merely an interval between wars in capitalist society."
Peace
"Nature is governed by scientific laws."
Science
"Beauty exists in the struggle for justice."
Beauty
"Fear is a tool of the oppressor."
Fear
"Gratitude belongs to those who advance the revolution."
Gratitude
"Imagination is essential for creating a new world."
Imagination
"Death is merely a transformation, not an ending."
Death
"Love of country must be subordinate to love of humanity."
Love
"Adventure comes to those bold enough to seize it."
Adventure
"Music has the power to move people's souls toward revolution."
Music
"Health is the foundation of productive labor."
Health
"Laughter is the weapon of those who refuse to be broken."
Humor
"The family structure is determined by economic relations."
Family
"Friendship is solidarity in the struggle for justice."
Friendship
"Happiness comes from contributing to the collective good."
Happiness