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.
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.
Exchange, fair or unfair, always presupposes and includes the rule of the bourgeoisie.
While the State exists there can be no freedom when there is freedom there will be no State.
Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are millions, that is where serious politics begin.
The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness.
Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners.
There are no morals in politics there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel.
The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death.
Unity is a great thing and a great slogan. But what the workers’ cause needs is the unity of Marxists, not unity between Marxists, and opponents and distorters of Marxism.
When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there will be no state.
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.
And is it not sects, bodies of definite, uncompromising principles, that lead us into revolutions?
